1. Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10×5=50 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(a) Attempt a classification of geomorphic processes from the zonal point of view.
(b) Discuss as to how frontogenesis contributes to weather instability.
(c) Describe the characteristics of different types of pelagic deposits.
(d) Explain the characteristics of ecological succession.
(e) Comment on the impact of environmental education on quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2.(a) Discuss the contributions of the American School of Subaerial Denudation in geomorphology. 20 marks
(b) What is Potential Evapotranspiration ? Explain how it is used in assessing the water balance in an area. 15 marks
(c) Discuss the methods of conserving biodiversity for sustainable development. 15 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3.(a) Discuss the basis of Koppen\u2019s climatic classification. Bring out the salient characteristics of \u2018Cs\u2019 type of climate. 20 marks
(b) Explain with examples as to how channel dynamics has been responsible for the development of alluvial fans and cones. 15 marks
(c) Classify soils based on their zonal distribution and describe the characteristics of pedocals. 15 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4.(a) Explain the different stages of ecological adaptation of man and bring out the changing balance between man and environment. 20 marks
(b) \u201cPresent-day landforms bear more complexity than simplicity.\u201d Elucidate. 15 marks
(c) Explain the meridional circulation of the atmosphere and its importance in world climate. 15 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10×5=50 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(a) \u201cThe welfare face of geography makes it an inter-disciplinary subject.\u201d Elaborate.
(b) \u201cEnergy mix is a step towards sustainability.\u201d Discuss.
(c) Discuss Nelson’s method of functional classification of towns.
(d) \u201cMarx\u2019s view on population is more humanistic.\u201d Comment.
(e) \u201cDevelopment planning has a component of environmental cost.\u201d Discuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6.(a) \u201cRegional synthesis is the crux of geographical studies.\u201d Elaborate. 20 marks
(b) \u201cMan-induced famines are becoming more common than nature-induced ones.\u201d Comment. 15 marks
(c) Critically examine the theories on population migration. 15 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7.(a) Discuss the relevance of Von Thunen\u2019s model on agricultural location in the contemporary context, 20 marks
(b) \u201cCultural regions are the most suited units to study the diversity of an area.\u201d Comment. 15 marks
(c) Discuss the approaches to the study of behavioural geography. 15 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8.(a) \u201cThere is a rejuvenation of environmentalism as a paradigm in geographical studies.\u201d Comment. 20 marks
(b) \u201cGeographical traits lead to regional imbalances.\u201d Examine. 15 marks
(c) “Vital statistics are necessary ingredients for development planning.\u201d Elaborate. 15 marks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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