IASbaba’s TLP OPTIONAL – 2017 : Geography [20th July, 2017] – Day 9

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. Kanpur
2. Godavari river
3. Saurashtra region
4. Munnar
5. Goa

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

1. Food crisis in Sahel region
2. India’s role in G-20
3. India’s role in environmental negotiations
4. Famines in South Asia
5. Food security in Africa

3. Globalisation of terrorism is one of the most threatening aspect of 21st century world. Do you agree? Examine. Also discuss the geographical factors that have rendered India prone to terrorist attacks. (20 marks)

4. Discuss famines as an ecological disaster. Also suggest remedies to tackle famines. (15 marks)

5. What is nutrition security? Why is it an integral part of food security? Examine. (15 marks)