TLP Geography Optional 2018 [5th September]:

Day 48

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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. Pangong Tso
2. Lake Pilchola
3. Kangto
4. Ken river
5. Chanshal pass

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

1. Factors of environmental degradation in the Aravalli region
2. Principles of environmental management
3. Biodiversity loss due to habitat fragmentation
4. Principles of sustainable development
5. Strategies for environmental conservation

3. Discuss the  concept of competition and complementarity in transportation with the help of suitable examples. (20 marks)

4. How do railways and highways lead to regional development? Substantiate. (15 marks)

5. Discuss the stages of port evolution in India. (15 marks)