IASbaba’s TLP OPTIONAL – 2017 : Geography [23rd Aug, 2017] – Day 33

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. Mishmi hills
2. Araria
3. Abhor hills
4. Varanasi
5. Kanha national Park

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

1. Orographic precipitation
2. Areas of low precipitation in the world
3. Convective precipitation in India
4. Trewartha’s classification of world climates
5. Koppen’s classification of world climates

3. On the outline map of the world, identify the regions of high precipitation. Also discuss the causative factors of such distribution. (20 marks)

4. Marine resources are a vital component of blue economy and needs sustainable exploration and utilisation. Comment. (15 marks)

5. Write a short note on India’s biotic resources. (15 marks)