UPSC Mains GEOGRAPHY-PAPER-I 2013

26 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Differences between Normal cycle and Arid cycle of Davis.
GeographyGeomorphology
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Differentiate Storm Surges and Seiches.
GeographyOceanography
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Uniqueness of fauna in the Notogean realm.
GeographyZoology
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Impact of Pleistocene Ice Age on the crust of the Earth.
GeographyGeology
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Types of endemic plants and their degree of vulnerability to extinction.
GeographyBotanyEnvironment
6
20 Marks250 Wordsmedium
With suitable examples, bring out the impact of local winds on the climate of an area.
GeographyClimatology
7
15 Marks250 Wordsmedium
What are the characteristics that make CHC a serious threat to the ecosystem? Give examples.
GeographyEnvironmentChemistry
8
15 Marks250 Wordsmedium
What is 'Base level'? Explain the types of base level.
GeographyGeomorphology
9
20 Marks250 Wordsmedium
Offshore Acoustic Study helped the development of the concept of sea floor spreading. Explain.
GeographyGeology
10
15 Marks250 Wordsmedium
Discuss Dew point and the various forms of condensation.
GeographyClimatology
11
15 Marks250 Wordsmedium
Bring out the relationship between climate and vegetation in the Mountain Biome.
GeographyEcology
12
25 Marks400 Wordsmedium
Compare the Subsidence and Glacial control theories on the formation of coral reefs.
GeographyOceanographyGeology
13
25 Marks400 Wordsmedium
Explain the levels of Noise pollution and the legislative measures to control it.
GeographyEnvironmentLaw
14
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Ellen Churchill Semple is an ardent supporter of Determinism. Explain.
GeographyPhilosophy
15
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Role of Venezuela in the production and export of oil.
GeographyEconomy
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Misra's theoretical stages of Rural - Urban Process.
GeographyUrban Studies
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Countries most affected in case of shut-down of Nuclear power.
GeographyEnergyPolitics
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Relevance of Heartland theory in Contemporary world.
GeographyPolitical Science
19
20 Marks250 Wordsmedium
What is Geriatrics ? What are the problems associated with Geriatric population?
GeographySociologyDemography
20
10 Marks250 Wordsmedium
Discuss the changing pattern of production and export of Coffee in the world.
GeographyEconomy
21
20 Marks250 Wordsmedium
What are the basic postulates in the Central Place Model of Christaller?
GeographyUrban Studies
22
20 Marks250 Wordsmedium
Urban Solid Waste Management poses the greatest challenge in Metropolitan planning. Elaborate.
GeographyEnvironmentUrban Studies
23
15 Marks250 Wordsmedium
Analyse the reasons for a comparatively poorer development of fishing grounds in tropical areas.
GeographyOceanographyEconomy
24
15 Marks250 Wordsmedium
Explain the parameters for assessment and the spatial pattern of Human Development Index in the world.
GeographyEconomicsSociology
25
25 Marks400 Wordsmedium
Urban Geography is nothing but city "in" area and city "as" area. Elaborate.
GeographyUrban Studies
26
25 Marks400 Wordsmedium
Analyse the causes for changes in the pattern of world trade.
GeographyEconomy