IASbaba’s TLP OPTIONAL – 2017 : Geography [22nd Aug, 2017] – Day 32

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. Spiti Valley
2. Kohima
3. Mahabalipuram
4. khasi hills
5. Lucknow

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

1. Local winds in Africa
2. Origin of jet streams
3. Impact of air mass on local climate
4. Frontogenesis
5. Frontolysis

3. Why tropical cyclones are more frequent in the northern hemisphere than its southern counterpart? Examine. (20 marks)

4. Mineral exploration and extraction policy needs a major overhaul in India. Comment in the light of recent developments in this area. (15 marks)

5. What is energy crisis? what are its implications for India? examine. (15 marks)