UPSC Mains GEOGRAPHY-PAPER-I 2017

28 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Write a note on pseudovolcanic features.
GeographyGeomorphology
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Distinguish between low energy coasts and coral coasts.
GeographyGeomorphology
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the impacts of ocean currents on air mass behaviour.
GeographyClimatology
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Describe the characteristics of biological deserts.
GeographyEcology
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the concept of micro carbon sink and its relevance.
GeographyEnvironment
6
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the forces which govern the air movement on the Earth's surface.
GeographyClimatology
7
15 Markshard
The knowledge of slope analysis has limited field application in the slope management. Explain.
GeographyGeomorphology
8
15 Marksmedium
Describe the configuration of the Pacific Ocean floor.
GeographyOceanography
9
20 Marksmedium
Climate change is a reality. Explain with suitable examples.
GeographyEnvironment
10
15 Marksmedium
Distinguish between the characteristics of Chernozem and Sierozem soils.
GeographyAgriculture
11
15 Marksmedium
Give a classification of plants based on the amount of water requirement.
GeographyBotany
12
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the concept of Periglacial cycle as propounded by Peltier.
GeographyGeomorphology
13
15 Marksmedium
Climate, slope gradient and rock structure influence the avulsion of channels. Explain.
GeographyGeomorphology
14
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the Perception, Attitude, Value and Emotion (PAVE) Theory of environmental management.
GeographyEnvironmental Science
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the concept of Time-Geography.
GeographyHuman Geography
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Whittlesey's agricultural regions are relevant even today. Discuss.
GeographyAgriculture
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Write an explanatory note on geographical systems.
GeographyEnvironmental Science
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
The traditional cultural identities are at loss with the growth of global connectivity. Explain.
GeographyHuman Geography
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Give an account on sustainable development and its components.
GeographyEnvironment
20
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the contemporary paradigms of Geography.
GeographyPhilosophical Geography
21
15 Marksmedium
The intensity of energy crisis varies regionally. Explain.
GeographyEconomy
22
15 Marksmedium
Examine the causes and consequences of forced migration of population in the present context.
GeographyHuman Geography
23
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the applicability of Christaller's Central Place Theory.
GeographyUrban Geography
24
15 Marksmedium
There are considerable demographic similarities between West European nations and Japan. Explain.
GeographyPopulation Geography
25
15 Marksmedium
Define the quality of life and explain its parameters with adequate examples.
GeographyHuman Geography
26
20 Marksmedium
The Heartland Theory is gaining importance once again. Comment.
GeographyPolitical Geography
27
15 Marksmedium
Examine the role of small towns in the regional development process.
GeographyUrban Geography
28
15 Marksmedium
Explain the concept of social capital in relation to India.
GeographyHuman Geography