What is plate tectonics? how do plate movements transform the earth’s crust? ( 25 Marks)
Describe the erosional and depositional landforms of the arid environment. ( 25 marks)
Give an account of different types of fronts and the weather associated with them. ( 25 marks)
What is the hydrological cycle? How do different components of this cycle function in tandem? ( 25 marks)
Which are the main oceanic currents of the world? Compare and contrast the climatic impacts of North Atlantic Drift and Labrador current on coastal areas. ( 25 marks)
What do you understand by ecological balance and imbalance? Discuss the factors contributing to global ecological imbalance?
What do you understand by dichotomy and dualism in geography?
Describe the Salient features of behavioral geography.
Describe the characteristics and geographical distribution patterns of human races in the world.
What are the problems associated with urban expansion and growth in the world?
What is federalism? Why do we need it for the successful governance of a geo-culturally diversified country?
What is the basis of Whittlesey’s classification of the world into agricultural regions?
Which are the main physiographic divisions of India? Describe different ranges and relief features of the Himalayas?
Give an account of the geographical distribution of the tribal population in India.
What is the significance of animal husbandry in the Indian rural economy?
Give an account of the main forest-based industries of India and their geographical distribution.
What is the role of the National Highways Authority of India in the construction and maintenance of road infrastructure in India?
Why have slum areas expanded in the urban centers of India during the last three decades? How do they influence the urban environment?
What are the main causes of regional disparities in the level of development in India?
Discuss the issues involved in the Indo-China border dispute.
What are the salient features of agricultural land use and cropping pattern in Bihar? Analyze the agricultural problems of the state.
Throw light on the causes and consequences of the Industrial backward-ness of Bihar.
Why Bihar continues to be one the least urbanized states of India.