Question : On the world map provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer-book what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them:

1. White Sea
2. Zambezi River
3. Tienshan Range
4. Hawaiian Islands
5. Abidjan
6. Windhoek
7. Canberra
8. Areas of Mediterranean type of
   climate in Australia
9. Lake Balkhash
10. Pyongyang

(1994)

Question : On the world map provided mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer book what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them:

1. Great Dividing Range
2. Cyprus
3. Yellow Sea
4. Rub-al-Khali
5. Selvas
6. Agulhas Current
7. Laurentian Plateau
8. Str. of Gibralter
9. Rhine River
10. Hammerfest

(1993)

Question : On the outline map of the world supplied to you, mark any ten of the following and also write in your answer script the most significant aspect of every one of them in not more than ten words each:

1. Andes
2. Bamian
3. Cape Horn
4. Darwin
5. Fiji
6. Great Lakes
7. Iberian Peninsula
8. Maastricht
9. Nunavut
10. Pyrenees
11. Sinai
12. Kalahari

(2004)

Question : On the outline map of the world supplied to you mark any ten of the following and also write in your answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than ten words.

1. Stewart Island
2. Shibeli River
3. Asuncion
4. Catskill mountains
5. North Cape
6. Cape York Peninsula
7. Tsugaru Strait
8. Izmit
9. Bay of Plenty
10. Gulf of Darien
11. Uranium city
12. Zagreb

(2003)

Question : On the outline map of the world supplied to you mark any ten of the following and also write in your answer script the most significant aspect of everyone of them in not more than ten words each.

(2002)

Question : On the outline map of the world supplied to you mark any ten of the following and also write in your answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than ten words :

1. Bandung
2. Alice Springs
3. Mekong River
4. Gulf of Oman
5. Timor Island
6. Kara Sea
7. Atlas Mountains
8. Gulf of Bothia
9. Agulhas Current
10. Mariana Trench
11. Shiraz

(2001)

Question : On the supplied outline map of the world mark any TEN of the following and also write in your answer sheet the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than TEN words.

1. Addis Ababa
2. Vladivostok
3. Mt. Catapaxi
4. Mt. Gunnbjorn
5. Pidurutalgala
6. Amu Darya
7. Long Island
8. Nubian Desert
9. Kark loof Waterfall
10. Yellow Sea
11. Great bear lake
12. Welland Canal

(2000)

Question : On the outline map of the world provided, mark the following and also write in your answer-book in not more than ten words, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each of them:

1. Greenwich
2. Carribean Sea
3. Eritrea
4. West Bank
5. Dakshin Gangotri
6. Vatican City State
7. Great Dividing range
8. Tai-pei
9. Alaska
10. Chagai hills

(1999)

Question : On the world map provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer book, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them:

1. Caspian Sea
2. Hwang Ho River
3. Gulf of Oman
4. Madagaskar Island
5. Appalachian Mountain
6. Gibson desert
7. Sicily Island
8. Palk Strait
9. Dogger Bank
10. Amazon River

(1998)

Question : On the world map provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer-book what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them:

1. Lake Erie
2. Black Forest
3. New York
4. Jamaica
5. Falkland Islands F.Winnipeg
6. Lake Mansarovar
7. Tigris River
8. Sharjah
9. Areas of Mediterranean climate in Africa

(1997)

Question : On the world map provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer-book what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them:

1. Carribean Sea
2. Atlas Mountains
3. River Rio Grande
4. Titicaca
5. Paris
6. Canaries Current
7. Ougadougou
8. Verkhoyansk
9. Mauritius
10. Melbourne

(1996)

Question : On the world map provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer-book what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them:

1. Danube River B. Leipzig
2. Sierra Nevada D. Washington, D.C.
3. Red Sea
4. Canadian National Railway
5. Ashkhabad
6. Ulan Bator
7. Port Said
8. Pampas

(1995)

Question : Discuss with examples the influence of vulcanism and diastrophism on the evolution of landscape.

(1993)

Question : Define the concept of isostasy and discuss the postulations of Airy and Pratt.

(2007)

Question : Critically evaluate the continental drift hypothesis of A. Wegener.

(2006)

Question : Role of seismic waves in the study of earth’s interior:

(2005)

Question : “Structure is a dominant control factor in the evolution of landforms.” Discuss with suitable examples.

(2005)

Question : Describe the landforms which are products of endogenetic forces.

(2004)

Question : Explain the sequential development of landforms associated with the coastal areas.

(2003)

Question : Provide a critique of the ‘geographical cycle’ model propounded by Davis.

(2002)

Question : With reference to the theory of Plate Tectonics, explainthe origin and growth of the Young Fold Mountain Systems of the world.

(2000)

Question : Bring out the distinctions between the continental drift theory and the plate Tectonics theory.

(1999)

Question : Discuss the concept of volcanicity and show how the theory of plate tectonics explains the mechanism of volcanism and volcanic eruption.

(1998)

Question : Discuss the process of mechanical and chemical weathering and show their relationship with soil formation.

(1996)

Question : Discuss the limitations of the theory of Continental Drift and show how the theory of Plate Tectonics is an improvement over it.

(1995)

Question : Explain the basis of Koppen's classification of climates. Also mention its merits and limitations.

(1994)

Question : Discuss the development of local winds, and their influence on local weather, giving three examples of the well-known local winds in the world.

(2007)

Question : Compare the structure and associated weather condition of tropical cyclone with that of the temperate cyclone.

(2006)

Question : Discuss the mechanism and significance of tri-cellular meridional circulation of atmosphere.

(2003)

Question : Discuss the criteria which Thornthwaite adopted for his 1948 classification of world climates.

(2002)

Question : Give an account of the types and distribution of precipitation on the surface of the earth.

(2000)

Question : Cs type of climate as per Koeppen's classification.

(1999)

Question : Discuss the nature and composition of earth’s atmosphere.

(1998)

Question : Examine critically the drawbacks of Koppen's classification of climates. Explain how Thornthwaite attempted to overcome Kopper's limitations.

(1996)

Question : Give a reasoned account of the distribution of salinity in the oceans and partially enclosed seas.

(1993)

Question : Discuss the different bases for classifying the ocean deposits and give a detailed account of pelagic deposits of the oceans.

(2007)

Question : Ocean currents of Northern Atlantic Ocean.

(2006)

Question : Present a concise account of bottom relief of the Indian Ocean.

(2003)

Question : Explain and illustrate the submarine relief of the Atlantic Ocean.

(1998)

Question : Marine resources-biotic, mineral and energy resources.

(1997)

Question : Explain and illustrate the ocean floor topography and give a detailed account of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

(1996)

Question : Indicate the major biotic regions of the world and discuss the ecological aspects of the monsoon region.

(1994)

Question : Social Forestry and Environmental Conservation.

(2007)

Question : Distribution of soils.

(2006)

Question : Soil Erosion and Conservation.

(2005)

Question : Weathering and soil formation.

(1997)

Question : Man and the Amazon Rain Forest.

(1996)

Question : Define ecosystem and describe briefly its various components. Also discuss how and to what extent the modern man has affected the various types of ecosystems.

(1993)

Question : Discuss the global ecological imbalance and their management?

(2006)

Question : Bring out the major problems of environmental pollution at global scale and suggest measures to check it.

(2005)

Question : How would the impact of global warming differ from one part of the earth to another? Give a reasoned account.

(2004)

Question : Write an essay on ‘sustainable development’ from the perspective of geography.

(2002)

Question : Discuss the causes and consequences of environmental degradation and highlight the related conservation measures.

(2000)

Question : Discuss the relevance of watershed as an ecosystem for the purpose of sustainable Development.

(1999)

Question : Distinguish between radical and welfare approaches in geographic studies.

(2004)

Question : Present a critical analysis of human and welfare approaches in Human Geography.

(2003)

Question : Radical Approach in Human Geography

(2001)

Question : Describe the sequence of major paradigm shifts in geographic thought during the twentieth century.

(1999)

Question : What is understood by quantification in Geography? Discuss the significance of quantification in modern geographical studies with examples.

(1998)

Question : Critically examine the concept of dualism with special reference to Physical versus Human Geography.

(1997)

Question : Examine critically the concepts of determinism and possibilism. Bring out the significance of regional concept.

(1997)

Question : Discuss the contribution of Al-beruni towards the development of geographical knowledge.

(1995)

Question : 'Oil has placed in the hands of Arab nations a tremendous geopolitical weapon with which to wield power'. Comment.

(1994)

Question : Measures of agricultural efficiency.

(1993)

Question : Give an account of the agricultural typology of the world presented by Whittlesey and critically examine the parameters used in its delineation.

(1993)

Question : Write down main agricultural types and their associated features with special reference to Whittlesey. Show these regions on the world map provided to you.

(2006)

Question : Examine the spatial patterns of development disparity prevailing in the world?

(2001)

Question : How far do the patterns of economic development and those of human development correspond with each other in the world? Illustrate your answer with examples.

(1999)

Question : Explain the term resource management. Discuss its relevance in the context of global resource scarcity and the future of mankind.

(1998)

Question : Examine the impact of advanced agricultural technology on the environment. Support your answer with examples.

(1998)

Question : Globalisation of trade and industry.

(1997)

Question : Dryland farming.

(1995)

Question : Slums and squatter settlements.

(1994)

Question : Delineation of Urban fringe.

(2007)

Question : Concept of primate city

(2005)

Question : Bring out the contrast between the internal structure of the pre-industrial and industrial cities.

(1999)

Question : Discuss the major international streams of migration in the world in recent times and account for the relationship that exists between population pressure areas and migration prospects.

(1995)

Question : Write a note on the parameters used to describe the demographic transitions in the developing countries like India.

(2007)

Question : What is the concept of a region? Discuss the types of region.

(2006)

Question : In urban geography, what are the concepts of primate city and Rank Size Rule? Discuss in detail.

(2006)

Question : Sustainable development.

(2006)

Question : Discuss various strategies for correcting regional imbalances.

(2004)

Question : Examine the concept of sphere of urban influence and discuss the qualitative and quantitative methods used in its delimitation.

(2003)

Question : Critically examine the role of growth centres and growth poles in regional development process.

(2001)

Question : Concept of optimum population.

(2001)

Question : What is region? Discuss the types of regions and the methods of regionalization.

(2000)

Question : Discuss Von Thunen's model of agricultural land use and examine if the model is applicable to India.

(1994)

Question : Dualism in Geography.

(2007)

Question : Give an account of the functional basis of central place hierarchy.

(2007)

Question : Discuss Weber’s theory of Industrial location, and asses its relevance in the present day context.

(2005)

Question : To what extent are the heartland and rimland theories helpful in understanding the world political situation today? Express your opinion clearly.

(2004)

Question : Critically examine the stages of Economic Growth Model propounded by Rostov. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.

(2003)

Question : To what extent do the regional patterns of economic development and human development in the world correspond with each other? Highlight situations of departure, in particular.

(2002)

Question : Bring out the main points of difference between the central place theories of Christaller and Losch.

(2002)

Question : Discuss the concept and application of system analysis in Human Geography.

(2001)

Question : Examine the theories about population control and explain the relative merits of these theories in limiting population growth.

(1995)

Question : Explain the drainage characteristics of Peninsular India.

(1994)

Question : Explain the geographical factors responsible for the growth of mangrove vegetation in India and discuss its role in coastal ecology.

(1993)

Question : Delineate the flood prone areas of India by drawing a sketch map in the answer book and discuss the causes and consequences of floods in the North Indian Plains.

(1993)

Question : Explain the different views put forth about the origin of Himalayas and divide Himalayas into verticle divisions.

(2007)

Question : Give a critical account of the recent theories of origin of Indian monsoon with special reference to Jet Stream Theory.

(2006)

Question : Discuss the role of spatial pattern of rainfall and temperature in the delimitation of climatic regions of India, especially with reference to Stamp’s climatic regionalization.

(2004)

Question : Highlight the salient differences between the Himalayan and the Peninsular drainage system.

(2003)

Question : Explain the origin, mechanism and characteristics of Summer Monsoon in India.

(2002)

Question : Discuss the relief features of Indian Northern Plains.

(2001)

Question : Give a brief account of the second-order regions of Indian Peninsular Plateau.

(2001)

Question : Explain the sequence of vegetation zones of the Himalayas.

(2001)

Question : Elucidate the mechanism of the Indian Monsoon.

(1999)

Question : Explain the rise of the Himalayan ranges.

(1999)

Question : Evaluate the feasibility of the proposed Ganga-Cauveri drainage link.

(1998)

Question : Draw a sketch-map in your answer-book to delineate the main climatic regions of India and discuss the important climatic characteristics of each region.

(1996)

Question : Examine the origin and characteristics of the antecedent drainage system of the Himalayas.

(1996)

Question : Discuss the distribution and characteristics of the evergreen forest in India.

(1996)

Question : Examine the origin and characteristics of the soils of the North Indian Plain.

(1995)

Question : Draw a sketch map in your answer book to delineate the main physiographic regions of India and provide a reasoned account of the relief and structure of the Himalayan region.

(1995)

Question : Describe the structure and relief features of peninsular India.

(1995)

Question : Examine the forest resources of India and explain the principles of conservation which could be applied to improve the forest wealth of India.

(1994)

Question : Identify the important biotic-resource regions of India. Highlight in brief the problems and remedial measures of biotic resource conservation in India.

(2004)

Question : Critically examine the metalliferous mineral resources of India with particular reference to their present and future demands.

(1996)

Question : Give a comparative account of the developmet of River Water Transport in pre-colonial and post-independence periods in India. Highlight the role of River Transport in regional development.

(2004)

Question : Discuss the growing importance of ports in foriegn trade of India.

(2003)

Question : Discuss the oil and natural gas pipeline networks in India. Highlight their complementary role in regional development.

(2002)

Question : Analyse the recent trends in Indian International Trade.

(2000)

Question : Role of rural market centers in fostering intra and inter-regional trade in India

(1999)

Question : Critically examine the complementary and competitive character of the Indian rail routes and the road network.

(1999)

Question : Explain the role of railways as a unifying factor in the India economy.

(1998)

Question : Geographical impediments in the development of inland waterways in India

(1997)

Question : Present an account of the success and constraints of White Revolution in India.

(2005)

Question : Identify the important periods of industrialisation in India and analyse the character of its two most developed industrial regions.

(1993)

Question : Trace the evolution of industries in India and evaluate the role of multinational and liberalisation policies in this context.

(2006)

Question : Analyse the role of policy of liberalisation on industrial landscape of India.

(2002)

Question : Describe the growth, characteristics and distribution patterns of India’s industrial regions.

(2001)

Question : Discuss the growth location and distribution of iron and steel Industry in India.

(2000)

Question : Discuss the factors for the localisation of either the Cement or the Cotton textile industry in India and analyse the pattern of its distribution.

(1999)

Question : Examine the importance of industrial estates in India.

(1998)

Question : Bring out the trends in the development of fertilizer industry in India.

(1998)

Question : Growth of agro-based industries in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

(1998)

Question : Critically examine the locational pattern and trend of production of forest-based industries in India.

(1997)

Question : Analyse the factors for the localization of either the cotton textile or the sugar industry in India and note the recent trends in the industry.

(1997)

Question : Recent changes in India's basic industrial policy.

(1995)

Question : Elucidate the population density types in India.

(1994)

Question : Ellucidate the current population policy of India and comment on its effectiveness.

(1993)

Question : "India presents an example of unity in diversity". Elucidate this statement in the context of India's physical and human aspects.

(1993)

Question : Explain the causes and consequences of migration.

(2007)

Question : Evaluate the population policy of India and examine its relevance to nation’s population control.

(2004)

Question : Account for the present distributional pattern of population density in India.

(2002)

Question : Elucidate the sex and age structure of the population of India.

(2001)

Question : Analyse the distribution of population in India in the perspective of natural resources and identity the over-populated and under-populated regions in the country.

(1999)

Question : Discuss the genesis of ethnic and racial diversities in India.

(1999)

Question : Critically examine the factors affecting the distributional pattern of population in India.

(1997)

Question : Internal structure of an Indian city.

(1994)

Question : Bring out the salient characteristics of Indian urbanisation with suitable examples.

(1994)

Question : Distinguishing features of an urban slum and its position in metropolitan area.

(1993)

Question : Explain the Morphology of Indian cities in the background existing Morphological Models.

(2006)

Question : How do slums develop? Give concrete suggestion for their improvement.

(2004)

Question : Discuss the census definition of urban areas in India

(2003)

Question : Explain with suitable examples and sketch-maps, the distribution of various patterns of rural settlements in India.

(1999)

Question : Discuss the environmental impact of the growth of slums in Indian cities.

(1999)

Question : Hierarchial pattern of Indian towns.

(1999)

Question : Discuss the concept of city region and referring to Indian cities, examine critically functional indicators used for delimiting the city region.

(1998)

Question : Discuss the gegoraphical control of rural settlement patterns in India.

(1998)

Question : Examine the census concept of urban areas in India.

(1997)

Question : Name the million cities of India according to 1991 census and critically examine the factors for unprecedented growth in their population in the last 40 years.

(1996)

Question : Land use characteristics of the rural-urban fringe in India.

(1995)

Question : Discuss the policies and programmes of Integrated Rural Development Programmes in India?

(2007)

Question : Discuss the elements and approaches of town planning in India.

(2006)

Question : Explain the process and patterns of regional disparities in India and suggest suitable measures for bringing about the regional balance.

(2006)

Question : Examine the relationship between geography and regional planning.

(2005)

Question : Examine the regional development policy of India in various Five Year Plans.

(2004)

Question : Discuss the programmes and policy of development of dry areas in India.

(2003)

Question : Present an account of the experience of regional planning in India in the context of Damodar Valley.

(2003)

Question : Explain the causes of regional disparities in the economic development of India.

(2003)

Question : Explain the concept of Command Area Development.

(2003)

Question : Identify the drought prone areas of India and discuss the measures for their development.

(2003)

Question : Give a reasoned account of regional disparities in economic development in India and bring out the contribution of decentralised planning in solving this problem.

(2002)

Question : Explain the concept of watershed and its utility in land management.

(2001)

Question : Provide the geographical background and characteristics of the distribution of Hill Stations of India.

(2001)

Question : Explain the concept of multi-level planning in India.

(2000)

Question : Nature and Utility of multi-level planning in India.

(1999)

Question : Draw a sketch map of India showing major river basins. Examine the feasibility of the concept of river basins as a planning unit.

(1997)

Question : Evaluate the benefits of Block level development planning in India.

(1997)

Question : Explain the salient features of the tribal development programme with particular reference to either Dandakaranya or Chotanagpur.

(1996)

Question : Give the hierarchy of planning regions and bring out the role of metropolitan planning in fostering regional development in India.

(1995)

Question : Problems of militancy in India's border states.

(1994)

Question : Write a critical note on the Cauvery Water Dispute.

(2007)

Question : Write an essay on the origin, dimensions and implications of Sino-Indian border dispute.

(2004)

Question : Make an appraisal of the role of India in the geopolitics of the Indian Ocean.

(2003)

Question : Discuss the salient features of Cauvery Water Award.

(2002)

Question : Discuss the geopolitical importance of India’s Land Boundaries.

(2001)

Question : Analyse the role of India in the geo-politics of the Indian Ocean region.

(2000)

Question : Discuss the role of languages in regional consciousness and national integration in India.

(1998)

Question : Discuss the geopolitical importance of Indian ocean area.

(1998)

Question : Importance of India in the geopolitics of the Indian ocean realm.

(1995)

Question : Discuss the environmental problems of India in the context of rapid economic development and population growth.

(2007)

Question : Evaluate the concept of sustainable growth and development.

(2004)

Question : In what way the language, religion and tradition can form the basis of cultural regionalisation of India?

(2002)

Question : Explain the causes, impacts and remedial measures of earthquake disaster.

(2002)

Question : Elucidate the role of tribal development blocks in development of tribal areas.

(2002)

Question : Explain the geographical characteristics of the regional distribution of earthquakes in India.

(2001)

Question : Examine the national Forest Policy of India.

(2000)

Question : Examine the nature and extent of environmental degradation in the Himalayas.

(1998)

Question : Evaluate the nature of ecological problems in India and suggest measures for their management.

(1997)

Question : Critically examine the relationship between deforestation and environmental degradation with specific examples from any one region in India.

(1995)

Question : Mark on the outline map of India supplied to you any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (not exceeding 30 words each) on the significant aspects of the same ten entries:

(2007)

Question : Mark on the outline map of India supplied, any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (not exceeding 30 words) on the significant aspects of each entry:

(2006)

Question : Mark on the outline map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. White brief notes (not exceeding 30 words) on the significant aspects of the same ten entries:

1. Jawahar Lal Nehru Port
2. Chandra Bhaga River
3. Kaimur Range
4. Dalhousie
5. Ganga Sagar
6. Indira Point
7. Cardamom Hills
8. Bombay High
9. Nag Pahar
10. Gersoppa Falls
11. Pulicat Lake
12. Kakinada

(2005)