UPSC Mains GEOGRAPHY-PAPER-I 2019

26 Questions • 380 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marksmedium
Examine the major causes of ground water depletion in India.
GeographyEnvironmentEconomy
2
10 Marksmedium
Why is the Indian Monsoon erratic in nature? Explain.
GeographyEnvironmentScience & Technology
3
10 Markseasy
Explain the significance of dry farming in drought prone areas of India.
GeographyAgricultureEnvironment
4
20 Marksmedium
Correlate the agro-climatic zones with agro-ecological regions of India.
GeographyAgricultureEnvironment
5
15 Markshard
Critically analyse the role of multinational corporations in India's economic development with suitable examples.
EconomyInternational Relations
6
15 Marksmedium
Discuss how watershed management has become a tool in eradication of rural poverty in India.
EconomyEnvironmentRural Development
7
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides in agriculture and its impact on human health.
EnvironmentScience & TechnologyEconomy
8
15 Markshard
Examine ongoing space programmes of India and their implications for national security in future.
Science & TechnologyInternational RelationsSecurity
9
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the rainfall pattern and correlate it with spatial distribution of natural vegetation in India.
GeographyEnvironment
10
20 Markshard
Discuss the political aspects of Himalaya. Explain how it has affected the geo-strategy, geo-politics and regional consciousness of Indian federalism.
GeographyPolityInternational Relations
11
15 Marksmedium
Examine the development of information technology in India and its influence on work culture and society.
EconomyScience & TechnologySocial Issues
12
15 Markseasy
Explain the present status of age-structure and availability of workforce in India.
EconomySocial Issues
13
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Present the salient features of West flowing rivers of India.
Geography
14
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the problems of wildlife conservation and management in India.
EnvironmentGeography
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Correlate the price of land, vertical growth of cities and the growth of slums in large cities of India.
EconomySocial IssuesUrbanization
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Assess the importance of foot-loose industries in the development of backward regions in India.
EconomyGeography
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Examine the problems of Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in India.
GeographyEnvironmentDisaster Management
18
20 Markshard
Intrabasins linkages of rivers are more feasible economically, socially and ecologically". Discuss with suitable examples from India.
GeographyEnvironmentEconomy
19
15 Marksmedium
Provide a reasoned account on emerging conurbations in India and explain with suitable examples the problems associated with it.
GeographyUrbanizationSocial Issues
20
15 Markseasy
Explain the relevance of green tourism for sustainable development of mountain environment in India.
EnvironmentTourismSustainable Development
21
20 Marksmedium
Analyse the role of interstate migration in regional disparity in India.
EconomySocial Issues
22
15 Marksmedium
Give a reasoned account of high level of pollution in North Indian cities as compared to South Indian cities.
EnvironmentGeography
23
15 Marksmedium
Analyse the incentive oriented programmes for removing regional imbalances in socio-economic development of India.
EconomyPolity
24
20 Marksmedium
With special reference to India examine the changes in the nature and patterns of international trade. Mention the major influencing factors.
EconomyInternational Relations
25
15 Marksmedium
Describe the altitudinal and spatial geo-environmental hazards in the Himalayas.
GeographyEnvironmentDisaster Management
26
15 Markshard
India is emerging as global power in relation to Indian ocean realm." Elaborate.
International RelationsSecurity