Past Questions — 2018

Define globalization. How does liberalization induced globalization affect the Indian economy? Discuss the regional distribution of foreign direct investment in India.

Define urbanization. Discuss the trend and spatial pattern of urbanization in India. Bring out the associated problems of unplanned urban growth.

Give an account on the reorganisation of Indian States since Independence. Discuss the main factors leading to demand for formation of new States in India.

Divide India into climatic regions following either Koeppen’s or Thornthwaite’s classification. Bring out the types of natural vegetation in each of the climatic region.

Define urban morphology. Discuss in detail the Concentric zone theory. How does Concentric zone theory differs from Sector theory?

What are cyclones? Discuss the structure and life cycle of temperate cyclone according to Polar front theory. Describe the distribution of temperate cyclones.

Discuss the salient features of ‘quantitative revolution’ in Geography. Critically analyse the Von Thunen’s agricultural location theory.

Critically examine the world’s energy crisis. What are the impacts of energy crisis on developing economies like India?

What is deforestation? Highlight the extent and pattern of deforestation in India. Discuss the various measures of conservation of forest resources.

Discuss the factors responsible for circulation of ocean waters. Describe the ocean currents of the Atlantic Ocean.