POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY

Geographical basis of Indian federalism

  1. Examine critically the geographical basis of the Indian federation.(93)
  2. Geographical basis of the Indian Federation. (96)
  3. Examine the geographical basis of Indian federalism. (2006)

State reorganization

  1. Explain the basis and consequences of the establishment and implementation of recommendations of the State Re-organisation Commission in India since 1950s. (97)
  2. Critically examine the bases of state reorganization in India since Independence. (2008)
  3. Critically by examine the political consequences of the regionalisation of our country on the basis of language. (90)

Emergence of new States

  1. Comment on the basis of creation of new States in India in 2000. (2013)
  2. Analyse the impact of new states on its economy and society

Regional consciousness inter state issues

  1. Regional consciousness and national integration. (89)
  2. Regional consciousness versus national integration in India (99)
  3. What is regionalism? Discuss how regionalism affects the development process with suitable examples.(2010)
  4. Discuss the role of languages in regional consciousness and national integration in India. (98)
  5. Give a reasoned account of river water disputes related to the River Krishna. (2015)
  6. Examine the status of India from the perspective of nation, State or Nation-State, and identify the threats to India as an entity.
  7. Explain the the inter-State issues involved in implementation of the Satluj-Yamuna Link Canal Project. (2017)
  8. Has the regional aspiration of the people of Jammu and Kashmir been addressed through re- organisation of the state? Make an assessment. 2020

International boundary of India and related issues

  1. Discuss the geopolitical importance of India’s Land Boundaries. (2001).
  2. Examine the origin, dimensions and implications of the Sino-Indian border dispute. (2012)
  3. The Sino-Indian Boundary. (88)
  4. The international boundary of India and related issues. (90)
  5. Major issues involved in the Sino-Indian boundary conflict. (92)
  6. Write an essay on the origin, dimension and implications of Sino-Indian border dispute. (2004)
  7. India is involved in a number of border disputes. Explain the reasons and remedies.
  8. Examine the significance of Bangladesh for India and throw light on the recent developments.
  9. Explain the origin, dimension and implications of Sino-Indian border dispute. (In about 200 words) (2016)
  10. Is the land boundary of India with its neighbouring countries a cultural divide or divided culture? Explain with suitable examples.
  11. Discuss the political aspects of Himalaya. Explain how it has affected geo-strategy, geo-politics and regional consciousness of Indian federalism.
  12. Border area development is an important national priority. What are the resilient steps needed for peaceful borders? 2020

Geopolitics of South Asia and India Ocean realm

  1. How far is it true to say that the Indian Ocean is actually and potentially a major focus of international relations and dispute? (83)
  2. Analyse the role of India in the geo-politics of the Indian Ocean Region. (2000)
  3. Geopolitical significance of the Indian Ocean (87)
  4. Importance of India in the geopolitics of the Indian Ocean realm. (95)
  5. Discuss the geopolitical importance of Indian Ocean area (98)
  6. Make an appraisal of the role of India in the geopolitics of the Indian Ocean. (2003)
  7. Discuss the implications of India’s strategic location with reference to the Indian Ocean. (2014)
  8. Write a note on geopolitics of the Indian Ocean realm. (2013)
  9. How has India’s ‘Look East’ policy taken shape in the past two decades and how it may affect India’s external trade? (2015)
  10. Examine the significance of India as a maritime power and its implications for ASEAN and south Asia.
  11. The Geopolitics of world has largely been determined by the availability and control over resources, particularly oil but new energy resources and technology has changed and is changing it. Explain
  12. Explain the role of India in the geo-politics of South Asia. (2016)
  13. Bring out the geopolitical implications of Doklam dispute in the context of Indo-China relations. (2017)
  14. Discuss the emerging geo-political scenario of Indian Ocean realm.
  15. U”India is emerging as global power in relation to Indian ocean realm.” Elaborate.
  16. Describe the economic, maritime and strategic interests of India in South China Sea. 2020

Cross border terrorism

  1. Role of Physiographic in cross border terrorism. (2010)
  2. Analyse the factors for cross-border terrorism and its impact on India economy and society.
  3. Cross border terrorism has implications on border area development in India. Examine it with suitable examples.

India’s role in world affairs

  1. Bring out the role of terrain in determining India’s political influence over neighbouring countries. (2014)
  2. India’s dominant position in South Asia is because of its economic might and its position at the head of Indian Ocean. Analyse how far it is correct and what factors will determine in future India’s pre-eminent position in world affairs.

NEW AGE QUESTIONS COMPATIBLE WITH THE CHANGING PATTERN FOR 2018

Mixed Interrelated and interdisciplinary nature Questions

  1. Geography forms the basis of all political systems including Federalism. Explain.
  2. Examine the role geography has played in forming the basis of Indian federalism.
  3. Critically by examine the consequences that India had to face on account of division of the country on the basis of language.
  4. Comment on the basis of creation of new States in India. Examine the role smaller states can play for India.
  5. Analyse the possible impact of formation of new states on its economy and society
  6. What is regionalism? Discuss how regionalism affects the development process with suitable examples.
  7. Discuss the role languages play in promoting regional consciousness and or making India a nation.
  8. Give a reasoned account of river water disputes related to Peninsular rivers
  9. Examine the status of India from the perspective of nation, State or Nation-State, and identify the threats to India as an entity.
  10. “The geography of India seems to promote terrorism in the country.” Comment.
  11. Discuss how significant are India’s Land Boundaries particularly in light of recent skirmishes along the Sino Indian boreder.
  12. Examine the geostraegic implications of the Sino-Indian border dispute.
  13. What are the major issues involved in the Sino-Indian boundary conflict. Why do you think is the future of the dispute.
  14. Examine the significance of Bangladesh for India and throw light on the recent developments.
  15. How far is it true to say that the Indian Ocean is actually and potentially a major focus of international relations and dispute. Explaln its significance in the light of emergence of Indo Pacific region.
  16. How has India’s ‘Look East’ policy taken shape in the past two decades and how its renaming as Act East Policy will affect it.
  17. Examine the significance of India as a maritime power and its implications for Indo Pacific region.
  18. The Geopolitics of world has largely been determined by the availability and control over resources, particularly oil but new energy resources and technology has changed and is changing it. Explain
  19. Bring out the geopolitical significance of Siliguri corridor in the context of Indo-China relations.
  20. Analyse the factors for cross-border terrorism and its impact on India economy and society.
  21. Bring out the Indias naval reach in determining India’s political influence over neighbouring countries.
  22. India’s dominant position in South Asia is because of its economic might and its position at the head of Indian Ocean. Analyse how far it is correct and what factors will determine in future India’s pre-eminent position in world affairs.
  23. The Malabar exercise offers a good chance for India to exercise its domination in Indian Ocean without actually being a blue water navy.
  24. The study of the nature of terrain would play a major part in any strategic advantage India and China want to have. Elaborate.
  25. The Geopolitics of world has largely been determined by the availability and control over resources, particularly oil but new energy resources and technology has changed and is changing it. Explain
  26. India’s dominant position in South Asia is because of its economic might and its position at the head of Indian Ocean. Analyse how far it is correct and what factors will determine in future India’s pre-eminent position in world affairs.
  27. Examine the geostrategic significance of Indian passes.
  28. What do you understand by the term ‘Geopolitics.” Discuss how the understanding and discourse on the concept has changed with time.
  29. Discuss how the Rimland theory is an improvement over the Heartland theory.
  30. “The contemporary geopolitical scenario has led to need of making tweaks in the heart land theory as emergence of the ‘New New Great Game’ is evident.” Discuss.
  31. Discuss the significance of South Asia in the global geopolitics.
  32. “Bases of Indian federalism are provided by its vast size, physical contrasts, cultural (religious, linguistic, racial) diversities, regional disparities, demographic variations and historical factors.” Discuss.
  33. Present a case for formulation of second state reorganisation commission in India.
  34. India does not show regionalism rather it shows cultural identities having differing perceptions.
  35. Discuss the key emerging issues between India and Pakistan from the perspective of Indus Water Treaty.