geography-optional-i 2013

Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :

(a) Differences between Normal cycle and Arid cycle of Davis. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Differentiate Storm Surges and Seiches. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Uniqueness of fauna in the Notogean realm. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Impact of Pleistocene Ice Age on the crust of the Earth. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) Types of endemic plants and their degree of vulnerability to extinction. (10 marks, 150 words)

Answer the following in about 250 words each:

(a) With suitable examples, bring out the impact of local winds on the climate of an area. (20 marks)

(b) What are the characteristics that make CHC a serious threat to the ecosystem ? Give examples. (15 marks)

(c) What is 'Base level'? Explain the types of base level. (15 marks)

Answer the following in about 250 words each :

(a) “Offshore Acoustic Study helped the development of the concept of sea floor spreading.” Explain. (20 marks, 250 words)

(b) Discuss Dew point and the various forms of condensation. (15 marks, 250 words)

(c) Bring out the relationship between climate and vegetation in the Mountain Biome. (15 marks, 250 words)

Answer the following in about 400 words each : (50 marks)

(a) Compare the Subsidence and Glacial control theories on the formation of coral reefs. (25 marks, 400 words)

(b) Explain the levels of Noise pollution and the legislative measures to control it. (25 marks, 400 words)

Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each (10 marks, 150 words) :

(a) "Ellen Churchill Semple is an ardent supporter of Determinism." Explain.

(b) Role of Venezuela in the production and export of oil.

(c) Misra's theoretical stages of Rural - Urban Process.

(d) Countries most affected in case of shut-down of Nuclear power.

(e) Relevance of Heartland theory in Contemporary world.

Answer the following in about 250 words each:

(a) What is Geriatrics ? What are the problems associated with Geriatric population ? (20 marks, 250 words)

(b) Discuss the changing pattern of production and export of Coffee in the world. (10 marks, 250 words)

(c) What are the basic postulates in the Central Place Model of Christaller ? (20 marks, 250 words)

Answer the following in about 250 words each:

(a) "Urban Solid Waste Management poses the greatest challenge in Metropolitan planning." Elaborate. (20 marks)

(b) Analyse the reasons for a comparatively poorer development of fishing grounds in tropical areas. (15 marks)

(c) Explain the parameters for assessment and the spatial pattern of Human Development Index in the world. (15 marks)

Write about the following in about 400 words each :

(a) "Urban Geography is nothing but city "in" area and city "as" area." Elaborate. (25 marks, 400 words)

(b) Analyse the causes for changes in the pattern of world trade. (25 marks, 400 words)