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)
Kedarnath
Gandhinaar
NCR
Goa
Indus river
2. Briefly explain the following terms in not more than 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)
Desertification
River ecosystem degradation
Ecological conservation strategies
Ecotone
Ecosystem services
3. Describe the concept of ecosystem management. (20 marks)
4. Discuss the advantages, potential and challenges of pipeline network in India. (15 marks)
5. Why should small airports get greater impetus in India? Examine. (15 marks)