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(Exam Paper) UPSC IAS Mains 2006: Geography

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(Exam Paper) UPSC IAS Mains 2006: Geography

Paper- I

SECTION A

1. On the outline map of the World provided to you, mark the location of any ten of the following. Also write in your answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than 10 words :

(a) Kulti
(b) Mount Adam
(c) Pidurutala Galle
(d) Yangon
(e) Kuala Terengganu
(f) Brunei
(g) East Timor
(h) Greater Kinghan
(i) Shanghai
(j) Ulan Bator
(k) Dodoma
(l) Tshwane

2. Critically evaluate the continental drift hypothesis of A. Wegener. 60

3. Compare the structure and associated weather conditions of tropical cyclone with that of temperate cyclone. 60

4. Discuss the global ecological imbalances and their management. 60

SECTION B

5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Distribution of soils
(b) Cultural regions of the world
(c) Sustainable development
(d) Ocean currents of Northern Atlantic Ocean

6. In urban geography, what are the concepts of primate city and Rank Size Rule? Discuss in detail. 60

7. What is the concept of a region ? Discuss the types of regions. 60

8. Write down main agricultural types and their associated features with special reference to Whittlesey. Show these regions on the World map provided to you. 60

Paper- II

SECTION A

1. 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 :
(i) Malaygiri
(ii) Sibsagar
(iii) Khetri
(iv) Kolleru lake
(v) Sind river
(vi) Kalakot
(vii) Nathula pass
(viii) Renukoot
(ix) Sabarigiri
(x) Surendranagar
(xi) New Moore Island
(xii) Javadi hills

2. Give a critical account of the recent theories of origin of Indian monsoon with special reference to Jet Stream Theory. 60

3. Discuss the problems and prospects of dry zone agriculture in India and highlight strategies and schemes for its development. 60

4. Trace the evolution of industries in India and evaluate the role of multinationals and liberalisation policies in this context. 60

SECTION B

5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each :
(a) Discuss the causes and consequences of sex-ratio variations in India.
(b) Examine the geographical basis of Indian federalism.
(c) Write an essay on the population explosion and food security in India.
(d) Discuss the elements and approaches of town planning in India.

6. Explain the morphology of Indian cities in the background of existing morphological models. 60

7. Present an account of tribals, tribal areas and their problems in India. 60

8. Explain the processes and patterns of regional disparities in India and suggest suitable measures for bringing about the regional balances. 60