IASbaba’s TLP OPTIONAL – 2017 : Geography [4th Sep, 2017] – Day 41

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. Kanyakumari
2. Malad region
3. Dandakaranya region
4. Chambal river
5. National Waterway 3

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

1. Factors affecting soil formation
2. Locational factors of cotton textile industry
3. Changing locational pattern of cotton textile in India
4. Problems and potential of jute textiles in India
5. Significance of iron and steel industries for a developing economy

3. Discuss the distribution of various soil types in the Indian sub-continents. Also examine the correlation between soil type and agricultural productivity. (20 marks)

4. How does climate affect soil formation? Examine with the help of suitable examples. (15 marks)

5. Write a short note on Marbut soil classification. (15 marks)