BA (IV Semester) Examination
GEOGRAPHY
Paper : GEOGCT–251 (N/C)
( Geography of India )
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Note : 1. Answer all questions.
2. The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
1. Answer any two of the following questions : 8×2=16
(a) Describe the relief features of Northern mountain region of India.
(b) What does the word ‘monsoon’ imply? Discuss the mechanism of the Indian monsoon.
(c) Describe the characteristics and distribution of moist tropical forests.
(d) Describe the drainage pattern of river Ganga.
(e) Explain climatic classification of India.
2. Answer any two of the following questions : 8×2=16
(a) Describe the distribution of manganese ore in India, support your answer with map.
(b) Discuss the distribution of petroleum energy resources in India and highlight its future prospects.
(c) Discuss the recent developments and promotion of non-conventional energy resources.
(d) Discuss the economic benefits of Mahanadi Hydro Project in detail.
3. Write short notes on any four of the follow ing : 4×4=16
(a) Subsistence grain farming
(b) Extensive agriculture farming in India
(c) Distribution and production of rice in India
(d) Green revolution
(e) Physical factors affecting agriculture
(f) Indian agricultural regions
(g) Shifting cultivation
(h) Distribution and production of tea in North-East India
4. Answer any two of the following : 8×2=16
(a) Write a note on integrating role of transport in India.
(b) ‘‘ The railways in India provides the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers.’’ Explain it briefly with suitable examples.
(c) ‘ Why are means of transport and communications called the lifelines of a nation and its economy? Explain it in context of India.
(d) Explain the importance of airways and its facilities in India.
5. Answer any two of the following : 8×2=16
(a) Discuss the trend and salient characteristics of the growth of Indian population.
(b) Write an essay on population distribution in India pointing out geographical factors influencing the same.
(c) Discuss Population Policy of India in detail.
(d) Explain the problems that arise due to increase in population in detail.
