IAS Mains Geography 2016 Paper 1 Solved – Detailed Explanations on YouTube

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Section A

Question:-1

A. Describe the “Basket of eggs topography” .

Glacial Landforms: 25 Erosional & 3 Depositional Features

B. Differentiate between insolation and temperature and explain anomalous temperature.

Temperature - Insolation, Heat Transfer, 3 Lapse Rate & 4 Scales in Climatology

C. Discuss maritime zone.

Laws of the Sea - Understanding the 3 Conventions & 5 Zones

D. Bring out the ecological significance of Tropical Rainforest Biome.

E. Explain the hydro-meteorological hazards in the Himalayas.

Question:- 2

A. “In explaining the concept of Pediplanation, King combined the ideas of Davis, Penck and wood with his own.” Elaborate.

3 Geomorphic Cycles of Slope Development - Davis, Penck and King

B. Compare the origin and weather conditions associated with the tropical and temperate cyclones.

Cyclones, Formation & Its 2 Types

C. Give a reasoned account on how the impact of global warming differs from one part of the earth to the other.

Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming: 5 Key Aspects

Question:- 3

A. Discuss the significance of world climate research Programme (WCRP) and core projects in the understanding of climatic change.

B. “The relation between the winds and the currents is best seen in the Indian Ocean” . Justify.

C. Write a critical note on the tendency of “Use and throw” in the context of economic status and environment.

Question:- 4

A. Bring out the various ecological problems associated with the exploitation and use of oceans and their resources.

B. “Geological structure has a dominant control on landforms and is reflected on them.” Discuss.

C. Describe Newbigin՚s scheme of Floristic regions of the world and explain the Mediterranean Floristic region.

Section B

Question:- 5

A. “Areal differentiation forms the core theme in Geography.” Explain.

Areal Differentiation (Hartshorne) & Regional Synthesis (Berry): Prespectives in Human Geography

B. Explain Isodapane.

Weber՚s Industrial Location Theory & Smith՚s Concept: Fundamentals of Geography

C. Discuss the major characteristics of CBD.

D. Elaborate the idea of Compage.

E. Discuss the application of Gravity model in Geographical studies.

10 Theories of Migration - Fundamentals of Geography

Question:- 6

A. Trace the origin and progress of Quantitative Revolution in Geography and bring out its merits and demerits.

Quantitative Revolution & Locational Analysis: Need for Numbers - Perspectives in Human Geography

B. Discuss the role of site in determining the types and patterns of rural settlements.

Exploring the Countryside - Rural Urban Fringe

C. What is aregion? Describe Thiessen polygon method of Regional delimitation.

Concept and Types of Region: Fundamentals of Geography

Question:- 7

A. Describe the regional pattern of life Expectancy in the world and bring out the challenges faced by developing countries due to increasing life expectancy.

B. Discuss the relevance of Stop and Go Determinism in the present day context.

Determinism (Ratzel), Neo-Determinism and Possibilism (Blache) - 3 Perspectives in Human Geography

C. Define and differentiate between boundaries and frontiers. Describe the geometrical boundaries with suitable examples.

Units of Political Organization, Frontiers, Boundaries: Fundamentals of Geography

Question:- 8

A. Give a critical account of Losch՚s theory of central places.

B. “Linkages between resource-endowed regions and resource - utilizing regions determine the pattern of international trade.” Elaborate with suitable examples.

C. In what ways can geographers contribute towards optimal land use planning in a region?

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