IASbaba’s TLP OPTIONAL – 2017 : Geography [11th Aug, 2017] – Day 25

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. Ranchi
2. Portblair
3. Dal lake
4. Sir Creek
5. Kanyakumari

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

1. Heartland theory
2. Rimland theory
3. Thalweg principle
4. Crest line principle
5. UNCLOSS

3. Examine the ongoing standoff at India-China border and its long term strategic implications. (20 marks)

4. What is quality of life? How is it elated to health indicators? Explain. (15 marks)

5. What sort of population policy should India adopt? Examine. (15 marks)