W.B.C.S Main 2011 Optional Question Paper Geography.

W.B.C.S Main 2011 Optional Question Paper Geography – PAPER I

Group-A.Continue Reading W.B.C.S Main 2011 Optional Question Paper Geography.

(Answer any three questions)

1.  Discuss the various landforms produced on the igneous rocks. Critically examine the Plate tectonic theory of mountain building.   8 + 12

2.  What is ‘Insolation’  ?  Explain the horizontal distribution of temperature on the surface of the earth. What is ‘Heat Budget  ?’     4 + 12 + 4

3.  Discuss the concept of ‘biosphere’ mentioning its different components. Explain the characteristics of Tropical Rain-forest biome with special reference to bio-diversity.    10+10

4.  What is normal cycle of erosion ?   Discuss with diagrams different stages of arid cycle of erosion. What is meant by bse level of   erosion ?    4 + 1 + 4

5.  Write short notes on any two of the following :

(a)  Origin of Indian Monsoon,

(b) Inversion of temperature,
(c) Thorhwaite’s classification of climate.       10 x 2

Group-B

(Answer any two questions)

6.  Give an account of the petroleum resources of India mentioning the location of petroleum refineries in India.      20

7.  What are the reasons for the low sex rtion in India ?  Give a comparative account of the theories of population growth of Malthus and Marx.     6+14

8.  What are the bases of reorganization of India States ?  Explain the impact of formation of small states on socio-politics of the country. Discuss the nature of interstate disputes on sharing of water in India with reference to Cauvery Besin.    5+5+10

9.  Write short notes of any two of the following:

(a) Salient features of plantation agriculture,

(b) Contribution of Ritter in Gerography.

(c) Factors responsible for the development of petrochemical centres in the Gujrat-Mumbai region.    10 x 2

W.B.C.S Main 2011 Optional Question Paper Geography- PAPER II

Group-A

Answer any three questions

1.  How does relief control the drainage system of Asia ?    18

2.  Give an idea about the origin of loses soil in China.  What are its principal physico-chemical characteristics  ?     18

3.  Indicate the industrial development and assess the industrial potentiality of South-East Asia.      18

4.  Analyse the successes and failure of Green Revolution in India.      18

5.  Illustrate the tempo of economic growth since the establishment of Chinese People’s Republic in 1949.     18

6.  How do you explain the high frequency of earthquakes and tsunamies in Japan? What measures does the country take up to tackle these problems ?    18

Group – B

Answer any two questions

7.  Give an account of the industrial scenario of the Moscow region.      15

8.  “Agriculture and industry are equally developed in France”. Elucidate the statement.     15

9.  Discuss the role of transport in the economic development in Germany.     15

10.  Describe the climatic characteristics of Great Britain.  How do they influence the growth of vegetation ?     15

Group-C

Answer any one question

11.  Assess the importance of Great Lakes in the economy of the region in USA.      16

12.  Give an account of the cotton textile Industry in USA.    16

13.  Analyze the factors contributing to the development of paper and pulp industry in Canada.

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