UPSC IAS 2015 Question Paper for Geography Paper-I

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Questions no. I and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted
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SECTION A

Q l. 150?T®^fif '3 T R ^ r ^ :
Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50

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Attempt a classification of geomorphic processes from the zonal point of
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Discuss; as to how frontogenesis contributes to weather instability.

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Describe the characteristics of different types of pelagic deposits.

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Explain the characteristics of ecological succession.
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Comment on the impact of environmental education on quality of life.

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Discuss the contributions of the American School of Subaerial
Denudation in geomorphology. 20

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What is Potential Evapotranspiration ? Explain how it is used in
assessing the water balance in an area. 15
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Eliscuss the methods of conserving biodiversity for sustainable
development. 15

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Discuss the basis of Koppen’s climatic classification. Bring out the
salient characteristics of ‘Cs’ type of climate. 20

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Explain with examples as to how channel dynamics has been responsible
for the development of alluvial fans and cones. 15

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Classify soils based on their zonal distribution and describe the
characteristics of pedocals. 15

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Explain the different stages of ecological adaptation of man and bring
out the changing balance between man and environment. 20

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“Present-day landforms bear more complexity than simplicity.”
Elucidate. 15

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Explain the meridional circulation of the atmosphere and its importance
in world climate. 15

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SECTION B

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Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50

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“The welfare face of geography makes it an inter-disciplinary subject.”
Elaborate.

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“Energy mix is a step towards sustainability.” Discuss.
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Discuss Nelson's method of functional classification of towns.
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“Marx’s view on population is more humanistic.” Comment.

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“development planning has a component of environmental cost.”
Discuss.

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“Regional synthesis is the crux of geographical studies.” Elaborate. 20

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“Man-induced famines are becoming more common than nature-induced
ones.” Comment. 15
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Critically examine the theories on population migration. 15

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Discuss the relevance of Von Thunen’s model on agricultural location in
the contemporary context, 20

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“Cultural regions are the most suited units to study the diversity of an
area.” Comment. 15

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Discuss the approaches to the study of behavioural geography. 15

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“There is a rejuvenation of environmentalism as a paradigm in
geographical studies.” Comment. 20

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“Geographical traits lead to regional imbalances.” Examine. 15

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‘"Vital statistics are necessary ingredients for development planning.”
Elaborate. 15

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