INDIA PHYSICAL SETTING

Space relationship of India with neighbouring countries

1. Space relationship of India with neighbouring countries.
2. Space Relationship of India has determined its socio-cultural setup. Discuss
3. Significance of India being at the head of Indian Ocean.
4. Land boundaries of India.
5. Mention the space relationship of India with neighbouring countries. (In about 150 words) (2016)
6. Is the land boundary of India with its neighbouring countries a cultural divide or divided culture? Explain with suitable examples.

Structure and relief

1. Discuss the structure of the Peninsular India. (82)
2. Examine the origin of the Deccan Lavas and describe the scenery associated with it. (83)
3. Give the salient features of the Aravallis with respect to geologic structure, relief and impact on human settlements. (87)
4. Discuss the origin and main geomorphic feature of Thar Desert of India (97)
5. Explain the rise of the Himalayan ranges. (99)
6. Explain Himalayan Orogeny and illustrate how the process has affected the geomorphic characteristics of Macro divisions of Himalayas. (2010)
7. Karewa Deposits and their economic significance
8. Explain the salient features of the structure, relief, and drainage of the Himalayas. (88)
9. Give an outline of the geological history of the Peninsular India and explain the salient features of the relief of the areas. (89)
10. Describe the structure and relief features of Peninsular India. (2000)
11. Explain the different views put forth about the origin of Himalayas and divide Himalayas into vertical division. (2007)
    
12. Distinguish between the West and East coast of India in terms of their evolutions, present topography and drainage pattern. (2009)
13. Explain the structure characteristics of the Deccan plateau. (2012)
14. Explain the topographical and structural characteristics of the Siwalik Range. (2013)
15. Outline the Ghats. Government of India’s strategies of conservation of the Western Ghats. (2015)
16. Discus the physiography climate and settlement of western coastal plains.
17. Explain the shifting of river courses and river capturing in the Himalayas. ( In about 150 words) (2016)
18. Discuss the role of spatial pattern of rainfall and temperature in the delimitation of climatic regions of India especially with reference to Stamp’s climatic regionalization. (In about  250 words) (2016)
19. Describe the distribution of black soils in India and their specific use for agriculture. (In about 200 words) (2016)
20. Justify the inclusion of Meghalaya in Peninsular India and discuss its vegetation and soil types. (2017
21. ) Distinguish the geographical aspects of North-Western lava plateau and Chotanagpur Plateau of Peninsular India.

Physiographic regions

1. Describe the physiographic characteristics of the Western Himalaya. (85)
2. Give a brief account of the second-order regions of India’s Peninsular Plateau. (2001)
3. Draw a sketch-map in your answer book to delineate the main physiographic region of India and provide a reasoned account of the relief and structure of the Himalayan region. (95)
4. Discuss the relief features of Indian Northern Plains. (2001)

Drainage system

1. The drainage systems of the two regions, Peninsular and extra-Peninsular India are very different in their character. What are these difference and why? (86)
2. Present a comparative analysis of the regimes of Himalayan and Peninsular rivers of India and examine their implications in the irrigation system of the country. (2011)
3. Elucidate the character of the Himalayan Rivers and examine their role in the Indian plains. (91)
4. Distinguish between the Himalayan & the peninsular drainage system. (2008
5. Discuss the origin of the Himalayan drainage and explain the difference with Peninsular drainage.
   
6. Drainage pattern in relation to structural make-up.
7. Shifting of the river courses and its impact.
8. Drainage patterns of India.
9. Drainage pattern in Peninsular India is a result of its geological structure and topography. Elaborate
10. Present the salient features of West flowing rivers of India. 10

Water-sheds

1. Draw a map of India and show the watershed of India. Analyse the significance of watershed in sustainable agriculture development.
2. What are watersheds? Show the watersheds and river basins of India on a map.

Mechanism of Indian Monsoons and rainfall pattern

1. Mountains as climatic barriers and their effect on the Indian Monsoons (84)
2. See also Monsoons in Climatology.
3. Explain the factors responsible for uneven distribution of rainfall in India. (95)
4. Elucidate the mechanism of the Indian Monsoon (99)
5. Give reasons as to why rainfall variability is a characteristic features of India’s monsoons. (2009)
6. Analyse the mechanism of Indian Monsoon. How are the spatial-temporal variations and vicissitudes in precipitation related to this mechanism? (87)
7. Explain some of the important theories of the origin of the South-West monsoon in India. Evaluate the impact of its characteristics with occurrence of floods and droughts in different parts of our country. (90)
8. Discuss the major characteristics of the Indian monsoon with special emphasis on the factors. (92)
9. Discuss the recent theories put forward to explain the origin and mechanism of the Indian Monsoon.(94)
10. Explain the origin, mechanism and characteristics of Summer Monsoon in India. (2002)
11. Give a critical account of the recent theories of origin of Indian monsoon with special reference to Jet Stream Theory. (2006)
12. Give reasons as to why rainfall variability is a characteristic feature of India’s monsoon.
    
13. Give a reasoned account of unusual patter of distribution of monsoonal rainfall in India in 2017
14. Explain the unusual intensity of dust storms and thunderstorms across India in the pre-monsoon period of year 2018.
15. Why is the Indian Monsoon erratic in nature ? Explain
16. Discuss the rainfall pattern and correlate it with spatial distribution of natural vegetation in India. 15
17. Explain the origin, progress and retreat of the Indian monsoon and discuss its impact on the Indian economy.
18. Climate change has unsettled the rhythm of seasons. Comment with examples and empirical evidences. 2020
    

Tropical cyclones and western disturbances

1. How are western disturbances caused. What is its impact on Indian agriculture.

Climatic regions

1. Evaluate the Koeppen’s scheme of climatic regionalisation of India. (88)

Soil types and their distributions

1. Major Soil Types of India. (81)
2. Explain the characteristics and productivity of the ‘Regur’ black soils of India. (92)
3. Examine the origin and charactristics of the soils of the North Indian Plain. (95)
4. Discuss the formation and their distribution of the major soil types of India.(2009)
5. Soil types in India, classified on the basis of colour, possess specific chemical and mineral characteristics. Discuss. 2020

Natural vegetation,

1. Attempt a division of India into climatic regions and described their characteristics and floral conditions. (85)
2. Draw a sketch-map in your answer-book to delineate the main climatic regions of India and discuss the important climatic characteristics of each region. (96)
3. Discuss the role of spatial pattern of rainfall and temperature in the delimitation of climatic regions of India, especially with reference to Stamp’s climatic regionalization. (2004)
4. Analyse the ecological significance of forests in different regions of India indicating the impact of rapid deforestation. (88)
5. Characteristics and problems of Tropical Rainforests, Mangroves
6. Utilisation of forest products in India and related problems.
7. The vegetation of India is a product of its climate. Examine this statement with reference to vegetation distribution in India.
8. Illustrate with suitable examples the endeavours undertaken in augmenting conservation of water and vegetation in India.
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NEW AGE QUESTIONS COMPATIBLE WITH THE CHANGING PATTERN FOR 2018

• Mixed Interrelated and interdisciplinary nature Questions

1. Trace the geological evolution of Indian Peninsula.
2. Discuss the correlation ship between Climate and vegetation in India.
3. Analyse the impact of Rajasthan’s physiography on its drainage.
4. Analyse the Significance of India being at the head of Indian Ocean.
5. Discuss the origin of Deccan Basalts and features associated with it.
6. Analyse how El Nino affects Indian Monsoons and the economy.
7. Illustrate with examples the various types of drainage patterns found in India.
8. Discuss the characteristics of Greenstone belt. Why are they significant for India.
9. Briefly describe the physiography of Purvanchal (The North Eastern Highlands) and the settlements associated with it.
10. Discuss the physiography, climate and settlement of Western Coastal Plains.
11. Discuss the distribution of mangrove vegetation in India and examine its role in coastal ecology.
12. The North East India shows great biodiversity. Give strategies to develop The North East region.
13. Explain the physiography of the Kathiawar coast and its impact on drainage.
14. Discuss areas of landslides and the measures that can be taken for controlling landslides in India..
15. Analyse the mechanism of Indian Monsoon. How are the spatial-temporal variations and vicissitudes in precipitation related to this mechanism?
16. Present a comparative analysis of geographical factors responsible for distribution of human settlements in Rajasthan desert and North-Eastern regions of India.
17. Analyse the role of localised orogenies and the impact it had on establishing India as a geological entity?
18. What are ophiolite assemblages. Explain their origin and evolution.
19. Explain the origin evolution of ITSZ and its impact on drainage.
20. Discuss the origin characteristics of Greenstone Assemblages. To what extent are they significant.
21. Examine the geostrategic significance of Indian passes.
    
22. Examine the geostrategic and geotactical significance of Indian passes.
23. Discuss the origin and characteristics of Greenstone Assemblages. To what extent are they significant.
24. Analyse the impact of Rajasthan’s physiography on its drainage.
25. Discuss the origin of Deccan Basalts and features associated with it.
26. Explain the physiography of the Kathiawar coast and its impact on drainage.
27. Discuss the evolution of the Indian Peninsula.
28. Distinguish between the West and East coasts of India in terms of their evolution, present topography and drainage pattern.
29. Explain Himalayan Orogeny and illustrate how the process has affected the geomorphic characteristics of Macro divisions of Himalayas.
30. Discuss the views regarding formation of Shiwalik Himalayas. Also, explain the topographical and structural characteristics of the Shiwalik range.
31. Examine the structure & relief of the island of India.
32. Discuss the origin and relief features of Indian Northern Plains.
33. Analyse the role of Tibetan Plateau in monsoon formation in Indian subcontinent. Do you think it also plays major roles behind the distribution of rainfall within the entire Indian subcontinent? Substantiate.
34. Give a reasoned account of distribution of rainfall in India from South-west monsoon.
35. Discuss the origin and distribution of tropical cyclones in India. Also write a note on cyclone forecasting in India.
36. Write a short note on origin, characteristics and distribution of western disturbances in India.
37. Discuss the evolution of Himalayan drainage system.
38. Present a comparative analysis of the regimes of Himalayan and Peninsular rivers of India and examine their implications in the irrigation systems of the country.
39. Discuss the extent and management of saline and alkaline soils in India.
40. Give an account of the Floristic Regions on India.
41. Explain the geographical factors responsible for the growth of mangrove vegetation in India and discuss its role in coastal ecology.
42. Discuss the extent of deforestation in India.
    
43. Analyse the problem of wildlife crimes in India.
44. Identify the major biosphere reserves on India and discuss their role in the conservation of forest and wildlife.
45. Critically analyse the social forestry programme in India and its selective success indifferent regions of India.
46. Evaluate the role of Coastal Regulation Zone notification in protection of coastal ecology in India.
47. Give an account of the ground water provinces of India and discuss how it affects the irrigation pattern of the country.
48. Explain the variations in discharge of Indian rivers and river regimes with special reference to Peninsular rivers.
49. Explain the Himalayan vegetation transition and the reasons behind it.
50. Identify the areas of marine transgressions in India and the reasons behind it.
51. The Tibetan plateau is an exceptional feature having elevation and traversed by faults. Discuss the origin of Tibetan plateau geologically.
52. Critically analyse the role of Tibetan plateau in the climate of India.
53. Explain the physiographic characteristics and the origin of Western Ghats.
54. Discuss the origin and evolution of Thar as a desert.
55. What are Karaewas. Discuss its characteristics and formation.
56. What are Monsoon dipoles and how to they impact climate of India?