Exam Details

Subject geography
Paper
Exam / Course mains
Department
Organization Karnataka Public Service Commission
Position
Exam Date 2010
City, State karnataka,


Question Paper

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2010
GEOGRAPHY
Paper 1
Time: 3 Hours] Maximum Marks: 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada.
Answers must be written in the medium specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Ticket issued to you. which must be stated clearly on the coveT of the answer book in the space provided for this purpose. In case ofany doubt in the Kannada text, please refer to English text.
This paper has four parts:
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

Marks allotted to each question are indicated in each part.
All questions in Part AJ Part B and Part C are compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D.

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PART A 4x5=20 Answer each question in about 50 words. Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Write on marine depositional landforms.
Describe causes and effects of Tides.
Discuss about the Mongoloid race and its migration.
Write on current factors of urbanization.



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PARTB lOxlO=lOO Answer each question in about 100 words. Each question carries 10 marks.
2.
Discuss the formation of Young Fold mountains.

3.
Describe the Glacial landforms.

4.
Explain the characteristics of Savanna Biome.

5.
Bring out the contributions of British school of Geography.

6.
Examine the characteristics of African cultural realm.

7.
Discuss the causes of regional imbalances in Economic development.

8.
Write diagrammatically on the Multiple Nuclei theory of urban structure.

9.
Write on types and problems of boundaries.

10.
Discuss the characteristics of Third World Countries.

11.
Describe the Industrial regions of East Asia.


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Answer each question in about 150 words. Each question carries
15 marks.

12.
Diagrammatically explain the Theory of Plate Tectonics.

13.
Write on the classification of air·masses.

14.
Describe the salinity of the Ocean waters.

15.
Discuss the inter-relations and energy flows in an Ecosystem.

16.
Explain the nature of Quantitative Geography.

17.
Discuss the concept of urban sphere of influence.


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18.
Explain the salient features of Karst Cycle of erosion.

19.
Discuss the Thornthwaite classification of world climate.

20.
Write critically on the problems of world population.

21.
Describe the patterns of development of Hydro-electricity in the world.

22.
Discuss the salient features of world trade.


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2010
GEOGRAPHY
Paper 2
Time: 3 Hours] [Maximum Marks,' 300

INSTRUCTIONS

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C 90 marks
D 90 marks

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PART A 4x5=20 Answer each question in about 50 words. Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Explain the drainage systems of India with reference to Karnataka.

Describe the patterns of population density in India with reference to Karnataka.


Bring out the ecological problems of Gadhwal Himalayas.


Discuss the cultivation of Cotton in India with special reference to Karnataka.


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2.
Discuss the Geological Formations of India with special reference to
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3.
Explain the agro-climatic regions of India with reference to Karnataka.

4.
Bring out the broad features of land utilization in India.

5.
Discuss the need for Tank irrigation in Peninsular India.

6.
Explain the consequences of Green Revolution in India.

7.
Bring out the loeational aspects of Cement industry in India with special
reference to Karnataka.



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9.
Bring out the Bauxite mining areas of India with special reference to
Karnataka.


10.
Discuss the major ports and their chief exports in India.

11.
Explain the census classification of Indian towns with trends of Class I
cities in Karnataka.



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Describe the major soil types and their region In India with a note on Karnataka.

13.
Explain about the identification and distribution of drought prone areas in Indi:J.

14.
Write critically on the language regIons of India with a note on Karnataka.

15.
Discuss with suitable examples conservation of ffilumg lands in India with reference to Karnataka.

16.
Explain the spatial aspects of coal based thermal power production in India.

17.
Examine under geographical perspective the concept of National Integration.


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18.
Give a geographical account of wheat cultivation with its recent problems of cultivation in India.

19.
Discuss the role of Railways in the Indian Bcanam:y with a note on Karnataka.

20.
Examine the features of urban planning with reference to Comprehensive Development planning.

21.
Bring out the Tribal regions and their aspects of planning in India with reference to Karnataka.

22.
Examine the salient features of river basins and their irrigation potential in India.


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