Previous Year Questions : Geography [2021]

 

1. Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats.

2. Despite India being one of the countries of Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss.

3. What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of the water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples.

4. Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment.

5. Why is India considered as a subcontinent? Elaborate your answer.

6. Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples.

7. How do the melting of the Arctic ice and glaciers of the Antarctic differently affect the weather patterns and human activities on the Earth? Explain.

8. Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.

9. What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India?

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