Geography with Sandeep Sir

Geography Test Series-2020

TEST-7 (14-12-2020)
Full Length Test (Paper-I)

Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 250

Question Paper Specific Instructions

Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting
questions

There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS printed in ENGLISH

Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.

Questions no.1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to
be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each section.

The number of marks carried by a question/ part is indicated against it.

Answers must be written in the space provided in Question-cum-Answer Booklet.

Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.

Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches/maps and diagrams wherever

considered necessary. These shall be drawn in the space provided for answering
the question itself.

Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off,

attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or
portion of the page left blank in the question-cum-answer booklet must be clearly
struck off.

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SECTION ‘A’

1. Answer the following in about 150 words each: 10×5=50

(a) Define the phenomena of mass movement and provide the R.J. Chorley’s classification
of mass movements.

(b) Discuss the composition of the Earth’s atmosphere.

(c) Write short note: Tidal bores.

(d) Explain the mode of origin of major types of geosynclines as given by Arthur Holmes.

(e) Write short note: Entisols and Inceptisols

2.

(a) Classify the pressure belts on the basis of their mode of origin and describe the
characteristics of each pressure belt. 20

(b) Explain the concept of arid cycle of erosion postulated by W.M. Davis and give a brief
description about any two landforms associated with it. 15

(c) Discuss the N.I. Vavilov’s concept of center of origin. 15

3.

(a) “The theory of plate tectonics has validated the concept of continental drift.”
Elucidate 20

(b) Explain the role of the Ocean and Cryosphere in the Earth System and how does
changes in the Ocean and Cryosphere affect our life on planet Earth. 15

(c) Explain the methods of conserving biodiversity for sustainable development. 15

4.

(a) Provide a detailed analysis of the influence of man on ecology and environment. 20

(b) Discuss the controlling factors of density of sea water and describe the density
stratification of Oceans. 15

(c) Give an account of the factors affecting the distribution of Insolation. 15

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SECTION ‘B’

5. Answer the following in about 150 words each: 10×5=50

(a) Write short note: rank-size rule.

(b) Define region and explain the attributes of region.

(c) Write short note: population and food security.

(d) Discuss the contributions of Alexander Von Humboldt towards the development of
modern geographical thought.

(e) Write short note: religion and geography.

6.

(a) To what extent do the patterns of economic development and human development in
the world correspond with each other? Illustrate your answer with adequate and suitable
examples. 20

(b) Highlight the significance of environmental issues in regional planning. 15

(c) “Social capital is a critical element of sustainability.” Discuss. 15

7.

(a) Discuss the concept and application of systems approach in geography. 20

(b) Examine the relevance of rimland theory in the contemporary world. 15

(c) Describe the classification of agricultural regions as proposed by D. Whittlesey. 15

8.

(a) Discuss the origin, objectives, salient features and contribution of behavioural
approach in geography 20

(b) Explain the Malthusian Theory of Population and analyse its validity in the 21st century.
15

(c) Analyse the impact of Charles Darwin on the development of geographical concepts.
15

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