UPSC Mains GEOGRAPHY-PAPER-II 2013

26 Questions • 380 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the topographical and structural characteristics of the Siwalik Range.
GeographyIndian Physical Geography
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the mechanism of Indian Monsoon.
GeographyClimatology
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Identify the main industrial clusters of India and account for their development.
EconomyGeography
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the method of delineating crop-association regions with reference to India.
AgricultureGeography
5
20 Marks250 Wordsmedium
Discuss the potentiality and present status of horticulture in the Western and Central Himalaya.
AgricultureGeography
6
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Delineate the coalfields of India and mention their distinctive features.
EconomyGeography
7
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the role of multinationals in globalization of industries in India.
EconomyGlobalization
8
20 Marks250 Wordshard
Distributional pattern of industries in India does not provide requisite basis for division of the country into distinct industrial regions. Elaborate.
EconomyGeography
9
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the role of institutional factors in shaping the pattern of Indian agriculture.
AgricultureEconomy
10
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What do you understand by 'Young India'? How can the present state of population composition be converted into an asset for the country?
EconomySocial Issues
11
20 Marks250 Wordsmedium
Comment on the feasibility of interlinking of rivers of India and its possible contribution to resolution of water crisis.
GeographyEnvironment
12
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Define agricultural productivity. Mention the methods of its measurement and bring out the disparities in its regional distribution.
AgricultureEconomy
13
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the problems in realization of benefits of globalization and liberalization in industrial sector of India.
EconomyGlobalization
14
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
City-regions as territorial unit for regional planning and development
GeographyUrban Studies
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Snags in the Food Security Policy of India
AgricultureEconomy
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Demographic dividend and its implications on Indian socio-economic environment
EconomySocial Issues
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Planning and development of 'Tribal Regions' in India
Social IssuesGovernance
18
20 Marks250 Wordsmedium
Write a note on geopolitics of the Indian Ocean realm.
International RelationsGeography
19
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Comment on the basis of creation of new States in India in 2000.
PolityGeography
20
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Enumerate the basic indicators of development and explain their application in identification of the spatial diversity in development in India.
EconomyGeography
21
20 Marks250 Wordsmedium
Write a note on the emergence of National Settlement System in colonial India and discuss the factors contributing to urbanization in post-independence period.
GeographyHistory
22
15 Marks150 Wordseasy
Define slums and explain their problems.
Social IssuesUrban Studies
23
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the objectives of Vision 2020' in creation of viable village complex in India for Inclusive Rural Development' programme.
Rural DevelopmentEconomy
24
20 Marks250 Wordsmedium
Identify the earthquake-prone zones and suggest strategy for their management.
GeographyDisaster Management
25
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Describe the impact of linguistic diversity on the development of various regions of India.
GeographySocial Issues
26
15 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Describe how urbanization creates air and water pollution in India.
EnvironmentUrban Studies