UPSC Mains GEOGRAPHY-PAPER-II 2011

15 Questions • 420 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
60 Marksmedium
Present a comparative analysis of the regimes of Himalayan and Peninsular rivers of India and examine their implications in the irrigation system of the country.
GeographyEnvironmentEconomy
2
30 Marksmedium
Identify the major biosphere reserves of India and discuss their role in the conservation of forest and wildlife.
EnvironmentGeographyEcology
3
30 Marksmedium
Give an account of potentiality and prospects of development of marine resources of India.
EconomyEnvironmentGeography
4
30 Marksmedium
Discuss the potentiality and status of aquaculture in the Ganga Plain.
EconomyAgricultureEnvironment
5
30 Marksmedium
Assess the scope and development of Pharmaceutical Industry in India.
EconomyScience & Technology
6
15 Marks200 Wordseasy
Prospects of Rainbow Revolution in India.
EconomyAgriculture
7
15 Marks200 Wordsmedium
Karewa Deposits and their economic significance.
GeographyEconomy
8
15 Marks200 Wordsmedium
Impact of land tenure on agricultural productivity in India.
EconomyAgriculture
9
15 Marks200 Wordsmedium
Agro-forestry in India.
EnvironmentAgriculture
10
30 Marksmedium
Assess the growing importance of air transport in India and examine its role in the regional development of the country.
GeographyEconomy
11
30 Marksmedium
Discuss the spatial pattern of intra-regional migration in India and examine its implications in regional development.
GeographyEconomySocial Issues
12
30 Marksmedium
Differentiate between conurbations and metropolitan regions. Give a reasoned account of emerging conurbations in India.
GeographyEconomy
13
30 Marksmedium
Identify the ravine-affected areas in India and discuss the environmental and economic impacts of their reclamation.
EnvironmentGeographyEconomy
14
30 Marksmedium
Discuss the problems of environmental degradation generated by urban wastes in India.
EnvironmentUrbanization
15
30 Markshard
Analyse the causes of desertification in India. Represent the desertified areas of the country on a sketch map and suggest remedial measures to control it.
EnvironmentGeography