Geography Optional Test 1

Phani Siddha
Super Sixty IAS Academy
Hyderabad


Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography + Physical Setting

       1.       What is a Geosyncline? Explain its Phases.                             10M

       2.       Can we still consider Himalayas as a defense barrier and a protective wall? Also discuss the wall in the present context of developments of S&T and modern warfare.                                                     15M

       3.       Connect the relation between Ganga plain, Our National Food Security Act and Anthropogenic Global Warming.                                  15M

      4.       Define Rejuvenation. What features do you find after rejuvenation? 5M

      5.       Explain any one climatic classification either Koppen, Trewartha or Thornthwaite.                                                                                      12M

     6.       What is El Nino and how is it influencing the world inlcluding India?15M

     7.       With  a neat diagram, discuss ocean bottom topography of either Pacific Atlantic or Indian Ocean.                                                           12M

     8.     Explain the Glacial or Subsidence theories of Coral Reef Formation. 10M

     9.     Elaborate on all types of Ocean Water Movements.           20M

    10.                         Can we say Peninsular Plateau as a backbone of Indian Mineral Needs. Explain the adv and dis-adv of peninsular plateau of india.        12M

   

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