TLP Geography Optional 2018 [20th August]:

Day 36

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We are here once again with the online answer writing initiative for Geography Optional. The initiative will run for 50 days stretched in 10 weeks. On a daily basis, 5 questions shall be posted. Please note that no synopsis or review shall be provided. However, we encourage peer review.

You can download the schedule here.

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. Jaipur
2. Loktak lake
3. Bhitarkanika
4. Vembanad
5. Mohali      

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

1. Bottom topography of Pacific Ocean   
2. Bottom topography of Atlantic Ocean   
3. Bottom topography of Indian Ocean   
4. Sources of power in agriculture
5. Guyots

3. How can water use efficiency in irrigation be increased? Discuss. (20 marks)

4. Examine the adverse effects of skewed NPK ratio. How can this be addressed? (15 marks)

5. Are genetically modified (GM) seeds suited for Indian conditions? Critically examine. (15 marks)