IASbaba’s TLP OPTIONAL – 2017 : Geography [15th Aug, 2017] – Day 27

Archives

1. On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all of the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of the locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural in not more than 30 words for each entry: (2 x 5 =10 marks)

1. Faridabad
2. JNPT Port
3. Vamshadhara river
4. Hampi
5. Tungabhadra

2. Briefly explain the following terms in not more than 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)

1. Physiography of Aravali
2. Physiography of Chhota Nagpur Plateau
3. Geological structure of the Deccan traps
4. North East monsoon
5. Retreating monsoon

3. Write a short essay on the theories of origin of earth’s crust of India. (20 marks)

4. Discuss the significance of Tibetan plateau for monsoon climate in India. (15 marks)

5. Write a short note on geomagnetism. (15 marks)