1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What is "Geostrophic Wind"? Explain the relationship between barometric slope and air circulation.
GeographyClimatologyAtmospheric Science
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What is ocean ranching ? How are aqua-cowboys related to such activities?
GeographyEnvironmentEconomy
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the natural processes of soil enrichment and its impact on food production.
GeographyAgricultureEnvironment
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
How is 'Deep Ecology' as a concept different from 'Shallow Ecology'? Explain.
EnvironmentPhilosophyEthics
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What are the environmental implications of economic geology? Discuss.
GeographyEnvironmentEconomy
6
20 Markshard
“Evidences from palaeomagnetism and sea floor spreading have validated that continents and ocean basins have never been stationary." Elucidate with suitable diagrams.
GeographyGeologyEarth Science
7
15 Marksmedium
Explain the characteristics and weather conditions associated with 'Anticyclones' giving suitable examples.
GeographyClimatologyAtmospheric Science
8
15 Marksmedium
How are ocean currents generated ? Discuss their effects on coastal climates with special reference to the Pacific Ocean.
GeographyOceanographyClimatology
9
20 Marksmedium
What are the causes of origin of local winds ? Discuss their significance on prevailing weather and climate in various regions, with suitable examples.
GeographyClimatologyAtmospheric Science
10
15 Marksmedium
Define Peneplains. Describe the landscape features associated with peneplains under different geomorphic cycles.
GeographyGeologyGeomorphology
11
15 Marksmedium
What are the factors affecting regional ecological changes? How do these affect human health?
GeographyEnvironmentHealth
12
20 Marksmedium
Give an account of marine resources and their economic significance. How has marine pollution affected such resources?
GeographyEnvironmentEconomy
13
15 Marksmedium
Differentiate between the characteristics of organic horizons and mineral horizons in a generalised soil profile.
GeographyAgricultureEnvironment
14
15 Marksmedium
How does inversion of temperature occur? Explain its significance on local weather with suitable examples.
GeographyClimatologyAtmospheric Science
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the sequential development of areal differentiation as a fundamental concept in Human Geography.
GeographyHuman Geography
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss critically food and nutrition problems associated with the developing world.
EconomySocial IssuesGeography
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Human migration is a reflection of the balance between push and pull factors. Elaborate with reference to the most recent diaspora.
GeographySocial IssuesDemography
18
10 Marks150 Wordshard
Has Malthusian Theory been discredited in contemporary times? Justify your answer.
EconomySocial IssuesDemography
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the different types of polarisation induced spatial inequalities and imbalances associated with growth poles.
GeographyEconomyDevelopment