Bharathidasan University 2007 M.A Geography of India 013 - Question Paper

Geography
013 – GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum : 80 Marks
ans should be to the point and in legible hand.
Illustrate your ans with suitable diagrams.
Part 1
ans any 2 ques.
every ans should not exceed 1200 words.
All ques. carry equal marks.
1. discuss the major physiographic characteristics of Himalayan region and name the
passes which connect India with the neighbouring countries.
2. Divide India into major climatic region and analyse the tropical rain forest climate in
detail.
3. Illustrate the growth of population since 1950 and its implication in the socioeconomic
aspects of India.
4. Estimate the importance of agriculture in the economy of India.
(2x15 = 30 marks)
Part II
ans any 3 ques.
every ans should not exceed 500 words.
All ques. carry equal marks.
5. Write a note on the soil kinds of Decan trap.
6. Bring out the salient features of the West Coast of India.
7. Name any 2 biosphere reserves in India and discuss.
8. provide an account of textile industries in Mumbai area.
9. Examine the process of urbanization in India.
10. Analyse the resources base of Gangetic plain.
(3x10 = 30 marks)
Part III
ans any 5 ques.
every ans should not exceed 50 words.
All ques. carry equal marks.
discuss the following:11.
Soil conservation 12. Densely populated areas in India.
13.Flood prone areas in Keraka 14. Green revolution in India.
15.Chemical industries in India 16. Ecotourism.
17.Port of Kochi 18. Wildlife sanctuaries in South India.
(5x4 = 20marks)

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