GEOGRAPHY (Syllabus Analysis) DIGMANI EDUCATIONS A-18, Top Floor, Young Chamber Behind, Batra Cinema, Dr. Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi-110009 Mob : 9891290953, 931195007/08/09 ALOK RANJAN’S IAS DIGMANI EDUCATIONS Previous Year Questionaire Paper- I Explain the scientifically sound methods of 1.Geomorphology : Factors controlling bathymetry and give an account of the bottom landform development; endogenetic and exogenetic topography of the Atlantic Ocean. (30M) forces; Origin and evolution of the earth’s crust; Fundamentals of geomagnetism; Physical conditions of 2009 Highlight the geomorphic features essentially the earth’s Interior; Geosynclines; Continental drift; found in topographies under the second cycle Isostasy; Plate tectonics; Recent views on mountain of erosion.(20M) building; Vulcanicity; Earthquakes and Tsunamis; Discuss views on slope development provided Concepts of geomorphic cycles and Landscape by L.C.King.(20M) development; Denudation chronology, Channel 2008 Critically examine the concept of Geomorphic morphology; Erosion surfaces; Slope development; Cycle and discuss the view of W.M. Davis and Applied Geomorphology : Geohydrology, economic W. Penck. geology and environment. 2007 Define the concept of isostasy and discuss the Long Questions postulations of Airy and Pratt. 2018 Evaluate how far Kober’s geosynclinal theory 2006 Critically evaluate the continental drift explains the mountain building process. hypothesis of A. Wegener. 2017 “The knowledge of slope analysis has limited 2005 “Structure is a dominant control factor in the field application in the slope management.” evolution of landform.” Discuss with suitable Explain. examples. 2017 “The knowledge of slope analysis has limited 2004 Describe the landforms which are products of endogenetic forces. field application in the slope management.” Explain. 2003 Explain the sequential development of landforms associated with the coastal areas. 2017 Discuss the concept of Poriglacial cycle as 2002 Provide a critique of the ‘geographical cycle’ propounded by Peltier. model, propounded by Davis. 2016 “Geological structure has a dominant control on 2001 Present a critical analysis of the theory of landforms and is reflected on them.” Discuss. Isostasy. 2016 “In explaining the concept of ‘Pediplanation’, 2000 With reference to the theory of Plate Tectonics, King combined the ideas of Davis, Penck and explain the origin and growth of the Young Fold Wood with his own.” Elaborate. Mountain Systems of the world. 2014 “Present-day landforms bear more 1999 Bring out the distinctions between the complexity than simplicity.” Elucidate. Continental Drift theory and the ‘Plate Tectonics’ 2014 Explain with examples as to how channel theory. dynamics has been responsible for the development of alluvial fans and cones. 1998 Discuss the concept of Vulcanicity and show how the theory of Plate Tectonics explains the 2014 Discuss the contributions of the American mechanisms of Volcanism and Volcanic eruptions. School of Subaerial Denudation in geomorphology. 1997 Discuss the concept of polycyclic landforms and present an analytical study of the polycyclic 2012 Explain how Bosche and Haldenhang lead to the landforms of a selected region. Theory of Slope Replacement. (30) 1995 Discuss the limitations of the theory of 2011 Name the climatically controlled agents of Continental Drift and show how the theory of erosion. Explain how they differ in terms of Plate Tectonics is an improvement over it. properties of matter. Compare the landforms produced by each one of them. (30) 1994 Discuss the concept of cycle of erosion and bring out clearly the difference between the views of 2011 Explain the concept of Isostasy as postulated Davis and Penck. by Airy and Pratt. (30) 1993 Discuss, with example, the influence of volcanism 2010 Bring out the relevance on seismic study and diastrophism on the evolution of landscape. indetermining the structure of the interior of the earth. (30M) 1992 Explain the factors causing rejuvenation in landscape and describe the resultant landforms. “Weathering is complex phenomenon involving a number of processes and is 1991 Analyse the sequential development of influenced by various factors.” Elaborate. (30M) landforms in either Karst or Coastal region. Ph : - 011-45045836, 9311958008, 9311958009, 9311958007 1 ALOK RANJAN’S IAS DIGMANI EDUCATIONS 1990 Analyse the differences in the models of slope 2012 Characteritics of the standard epigene cycle of evolution proposed by Davis and Penck erosion. 1988 Critically analyse the concept of Plate Tectonics 2012 Programmes initiated by the International Council and bring out the evidences to support it. of Science on Earth System studies. 1987 Discuss the evolution and characteristics of the 2011 Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism. landforms of glaciated regions. 2005 Role of seismic waves in the study of earth’s 1986 Discuss the views of W. M. Davis and Walter interior. Penck on the cycle of erosion. 2004 Peneplain. 1985 Discuss the character of the main types of forces 2002 Geosyncline. and earth movements, involved in the 1998 Geomorphic processes. production of landforms. 1992 Classification of Earth Movements. 1984 Discuss the mountain-building process with 1991 Polycyclic landforms.* suitable example. 1990 Plate Tectonics. 1983 ‘Landscape is the function of structure, process and stage’.Discuss. 1989 Rejuvenated landform.* 1982 Discuss the mountain building processes in the 1988 Karst landfoms. world with a special reference to the origin of the 1984 Polycyclic landforms.* Himalayas. 1982 Peneplain. 1979 What light does the study of earthquake waves 1981 The typical features in a region of limestone throws on the inner constitution of earth? rocks. Short Questions 2.Climatology: Temperature and pressure 2018 “Landscape is a function of structure, process belts of the world; Heat budget of the earth; Atmospheric and stage,” Critique the statement. circulation; atmospheric stability and instability. Planetary 2017 “The knowledge of slope analysis has limited and local winds; Monsoons and jet streams; Air masses field application in the slope management.” and fronto genesis, Temperate and Tropical cyclones; Types and distribution of precipitation; Weather and Explain. Climate; Koppen’s, Thornthwaite’s and Trewarhta’s 2017 “Climate, slope gradient and rock structure classification of world climates; Hydrological cycle; Global influence the avulsion of channels.” Explain. climatic change and role and response of man in climatic 2017 Write a note on pseudovolcanic features. changes, Applied climatology and Urban climate. 2016 Describe the “Basket of eggs topography”. Long Questions 2014 Attempt a classification of geomorphic 2018 Critically examine the basis and scheme of climatic processes from the zonal point of view. classification proposed by G.T. Trewartha. 2014 Explain weathering and mass wasting, and 2018 Explain the origin, progress and retreat of the describe their geomorphic significance. Indian monsoon and discuss its impact on the 2014 State the concept of erosion surfaces and Indian economy. highlight the factors responsible for their 2017 “Climate change is a reality.” Explain with suitable development. examples. 2014 State the concept of plate tectonics. How does it 2016 Compare the origin and weather conditions help in explanning the formation of the Himalayas associated with the tropical and temperate and Appalachian Mountains? cyclones. 2014 Define the term ‘meander’ and describe the basic 2014 Explain the meridional circulation of the characteristic of entrenched meander and atmosphere and its importance in world ingrown meander. climate. 2013 Differences between Normal cycle and Arid cycle 2014 Discuss the basis of Koppen’s climatic of Davis. classification. Bring out the salient 2013 Impact of Pleistocene Ice Age on the crust of the characteristics of ‘Cs’ type of climate. Earth 2014 What is Potential Evapotranspiration ? 2013 What is ‘Base level’? Explain the types of base Explain how it is used in assessing the water level. balance in an area. 2013 “Offshore Acoustic Study helped the 2012 Classify airmasses and explain how ‘cP’ airmass development of the concept of sea floor affects global climate. (30) spreading.” Explain. 2011 Give an account of global distribution of 2012 Palaeozoic glacial evidence for Continental Drift. precipitation. (30) 2012 Systems approach to landform analysis. Ph : - 011-45045836, 9311958008, 9311958009, 9311958007 2 ALOK RANJAN’S IAS DIGMANI EDUCATIONS 2011 “Contemporary global climate change is an 1990. Explain the basic criteria used in Thornthwaite’s anthropogenic phenomenon”. Discuss. (30) 1948 classification of climates. 2010. What is ‘ploar front? How does cyclone develop 1989. Explain the origin, characteristics and distribution along this front? Describe the weather conditions of temperate cyclones. associated with it. (30M) 1988. Attempt a classification of air masses and give Examine the various kinds of atmospheric the characteristics feature and associated humidity and their associated forms. (30M) weather conditions of each class. 2009. Explain factors contributing to the global climate 1987. Discuss critically the characteristics of tropical change.(20M) cyclones and analyse the extent to which they differ from the temperate cyclones. Discuss the consequences of climate change on agriculture and food security, and on the coastal 1986. Compare the basis of the climate classification zones of the world.(20M) of Koppen with that of Thornthwaite’s classification.