UPSC Mains GEOGRAPHY-PAPER-II 2020

20 Questions • 280 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marksmedium
Climate change has unsettled the rhythm of seasons. Comment with examples and empirical evidences.
EnvironmentGeography
2
10 Marksmedium
Discuss the methods of crop residue management in rural India to reduce pollution.
AgricultureEnvironment
3
10 Markshard
Has the regional aspiration of the people of Jammu and Kashmir been addressed through re-organisation of the state? Make an assessment.
PolityGovernance
4
20 Marksmedium
Identifying areas covered under tribal sub-plan, discuss the programmes initiated to address their problems.
Social IssuesGovernance
5
15 Marksmedium
Soil types in India, classified on the basis of colour, possess specific chemical and mineral characteristics. Discuss.
GeographyAgriculture
6
15 Markshard
The pharmaceutical industry in India depends on the import of raw materials. Evaluate this statement in view of the Indo-Chinese relationship.
EconomyInternational Relations
7
20 Markshard
India has opened-up its space to private sector for satellite based activities. Critically examine its implications indicating the major security concerns.
Science & TechnologySecurity
8
15 Marksmedium
Identify oilseeds producing areas in India and discuss the measures to promote edible oil industry.
AgricultureEconomy
9
15 Marksmedium
Give a reasoned geographical account of changing rural folk houses in India.
GeographyCulture
10
20 Marksmedium
Border area development is an important national priority. What are the resilient steps needed for peaceful borders?
SecurityGovernance
11
15 Marksmedium
Stunting and wasting among children are major consequences of food insecurity. Discuss various schemes of Government of India to address these problems and their achievements.
Social IssuesGovernance
12
15 Markshard
The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2020 aims to deregulate the production, supply and distribution of farm produce. Critically examine its spatial consequences.
EconomyAgriculture
13
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
The success of Panchayati Raj depends upon meaningful participation of people at grassroot level. Examine.
PolityGovernance
14
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Elucidate the benefits of neem coated urea scheme for Indian agriculture.
AgricultureEconomy
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Canal irrigation has led to monocropping in India. Explain with suitable examples.
GeographyAgriculture
16
10 Marks150 Wordshard
The pattern of growing ecological foot-prints is uneven in nature. Analyse with reference to land resources in India.
EnvironmentGeography
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Identify challenges faced by generative and parasitic towns in India and their possible remedies.
GeographyUrbanization
18
20 Marksmedium
Analyse the changing nature of workforce composition vis-à-vis rural-urban divide in India.
EconomySocial Issues
19
15 Marksmedium
Describe the economic, maritime and strategic interests of India in South China Sea.
International RelationsSecurity
20
15 Marksmedium
What kind of skill promotion programmes have been initiated for job deficient regions in India? Explain.
EconomySocial Issues