GEOGRAPHY
Paper- II
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300

INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates should attempt all question strictly in accordance with the instructions given under each questions.
The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question. Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch map and diagrams.

1. Mark on the outline map of India supplied any ten of the following entries. Write brief notes (not exceeding 30 words each) on the significant aspects of the same ten entries: 6×10=60

(a). Nagarjuna Sagar

(b). Dharmasala

(c). Aizawl

(d). Konkan Railway

(e). Kovalam Beach

(f). NagaIjuna Sagar

(g). Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

(h). ICRISAT

(i). Vishakhapatnam Port

(j). Panna

(k). Nuclear Fuel Complex

(l). Gurgaon

(m). Bodh Gaya

2. Explain the different views put forth about the origin of Himalayas and divide Himalayas into vertical divisions. 60

3. Discuss the need of conservation and utility of water resource in India. 60

4.”The institutional factors have grip over the crop pattern and crop productivity on Indian agriculture.” Justify. 60

Section-B

5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20×3=60

a) Discuss the policies and programmes of Integrated Rural Development Programmes in India.

(b) Explain the causes and consequences of migration.

(e) Write a critical note on the Cauvery River Dispute.

(d) Critically examine the Panchayati Raj setup.

6. Bring out the impact of multinationals and liberalization on the Industrial Economy Pattern of India. 60

7. Discuss environmental problems of India in the context of rapid economic development and population growth. 60

8.”Slums are urban menace.” Elucidate with Indian cities as examples. 60

Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum       Marks: 300
Candidates should attempt Question 1 and 2 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks.

1. On the outline map of India provided, mark the following, and also write in your answer-book in not more than ten words, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each of them :

(a) Farakka barrage

(b) Kavaratti

(c) Manali-leh highway

(d) Majuli riverain island

(e) Rajmahal hills

(f) Palghat gap

(g) Chhattisgarh plain

(h) Luni river

(i) Karwar

(j) Anandpur Sahib
OR
On the outline map of World provided, mark the following, and also write in your answer-book in not more than ten words, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each of them :

(a) Greenwich

(b) Caribbean Sea

(c) Eritrea

(d) West Bank

(e) Dakshin Gangotri

(f) Vatican City State

(g) Great Dividing Range

(h) Tai-pei

(i) Alaska

(j) Chagai hills

2. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Cs type of climate, as per Koeppen’s .classification

(b) Submarine canyons

(c) Gravity model

(d) Primate city

SECTION A

3. Bring out the distinctions between the ‘continental drift’ theory and the ‘plate tectonics’ theory.

4. Make a comparative study of the tropical and temperate cyclones.

5. Discuss the relevance of ‘watershed’, as an ecosystem for the purpose of sustainable development.

SECTION B

6. Describe the sequence of major paradigm shifts in geo- graphic thought during the twentieth century.

7. Bring out the contrast between the internal structure of the pre-industrial and industrial cities.

8. How far do the patterns of economic development and those of human development correspond with each other in the world ? Illustrate your answer with examples.

Geography – 1999 (Main) (Paper – II)
Candidates should Questions 1and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch-maps and diagrams.

SECTION A

1. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each

(a) Evaluate the feasibility of the proposed Ganga-Cauveri drainage link.

(b) Discuss the role of institutional factors in the efficiency and productivity of agriculture in India.

(c) Examine the resources of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

(d) Bring out the present-day position of exploitation and processing of nuclear minerals in India.

2. Critically examine the problems and prospects of tribal areas in India.

3. Discuss the cropping patterns in different agricultural regions of India.

4. Examine the pattern of distribution and mode of exploitation of bauxite in India.

SECTION B

5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each

(a) Examine the importance of industrial estates in India.

(b) Discuss the geographical control of rural settlement pattern in India.

(c) Explain the role of railways as a unifying factor in Indian economy.

(d) Discuss the geopolitical importance of Indian Ocean area.

6. Bring out the trands in the development of fertilizer industry in India.

7. Discuss the concept of city region and referring to Indian cities, examine critically functional indicators used for delimiting the city region.

8. Discuss the role of languages in regional consciousness and national integration in India.

GEOGRAPHY

INSTRUCTIONS
Time Allowed: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 300

Answer must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for the purpose. No Marks will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specific in the Admission Certificate.

Candidates should attempt Question No. 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section. Wherever a question is attempted, all its parts are to be attempted. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.

Illustrate your answer with suitable sketches, maps and diagrams, where appropriate.

SECTION – A

1. On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of any fifteen of the following for which 1 (one) mark is given to each correct entry. Write in your answer script the significance geographical relevance or strategic importance of these locations, whether physical / commercial / economic / ecological / environmental / cultural in not more than 30 words for each entry. 3 (three) marks are allotted for each write up. 15×4=60

a) Akarimota

b) Kolleru Lake

c) Van Tivu

d) Silent Valley

e) Amaravati River

f) Pirotan Island

g) Mangla

h) Meghnagar

i) Shipki La

j) Bhachau

k) The Home of Sundari tree

l) Place of orgin of River Narmada

m) Gokak

n) Ken River

o) Bailadila

p) Bhavani Sagar Dam

q) Kutralam Falls

r) Dalma Hills

s) Rangit River

t) Dhanjori Hills

2. A). Discuss the formation and their distribution of the major soil types of India. 30

B). Give reasons as to why is rainfall variability a characteristic feature of India’s monsoons. 30

3. Distinguish between the West and East coasts of India in terms of their evolution, present topography and drainage pattern. 60

4. Examine the role of raw materials in the location of the Iron and Steel Industry in India. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples. 60

SECTION – B

5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20×3=60

A). what is the role of the Triple Transport System in the regional development of India?

B). Explain the factors responsible for the distribution of Sugar Industry in India.

C). State the geographical factors which influence rural house types in India.

D). Giving reasons, identify the chronic drought prone areas of India.

6. What are the cause and consequences of environmental degradation in India’s industrial areas? Give specific examples. 60

7. “There is no sharp divide where an urban settlement stops and rural areas begin.” Analyze the statement with reference to the sprawl of Indian cities. 60

8. A). How do the ‘push’ and ‘pull’ factors operate for the emergence of slums in the metropolises of India? 30

B). Discuss the impact of globalization of India’s industry and agriculture sectors. 30

# General Science.
# Current events of national and international importance
# History of India and Indian National Movement
# Indian and World Geography
# Indian Polity and Economy
# General Mental Ability

Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of science including matters of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline. In current events, knowledge of significant national and international events will be tested. In History of India, emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic and political aspects.

Civil Services (Preliminary) General Studies Exam 2009

Paper I

* Geomorphology
Plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanism are significant sections in Geomorphology. The Union Public Service Commission keeps on alternating queries between endogenic and exogenic forces every year.

* Climatology
In this section, you can expect significant number of questions from tropical cyclones and climatic changes.

* Oceanography
Marine resources, which include biotic, mineral and energy resources and ocean currents are few of the important areas in Oceanography.

* Perspectives in Human Geography
Environmentalism

* Economic Geography
Energy crisis

* Population and Settlement Geography
Distribution of world population Causes and consequences of migration Functional classification of towns

* Regional Planning
Growth centers and growth poles

* Models, Theories and Laws in Human Geography
Systems analysis in Human Geography Central Places theories of Christaller and Losch Laws of international boundaries and frontiers

Paper II

* Physical setting
Structure and relief Natural vegetation

* Resources
Energy crisis

* Agriculture
Agricultural intensity Agro and social forestry Livestock resources and white revolution

* Industry
Location factor of cottage industry

* Transport, Communication and Trade
Growing importance of ports on national and foreign trade, trade balance Developments in communication technology and its impact on economy and society

* Settlements
Morphology of Indian cities Conurbations and metropolitan regions Urban sprawl Slums and associated problems

* Regional Development and Planning
Decentralised planning Multi-level planning Geography and regional planning

* Political Aspects
Geographical basis of Indian federalism India and geopolitics of the Indian ocean

* Contemporary Issues
Environmental hazard like landslide Changes in pattern of land use Principles of environmental impact assessment and environmental management.

1 An Introduction to the Constitution of India D.D.Basu
2 Perspectives on Indian Constitution Edited by Subash Kashyap
3 Biology for VIII-X Std NCERT
4 Physics for VIII-X Std NCERT
5 Chemistry for VIII-X Std NCERT
6 Anatomy & Physiology for Nurses Courses Evelyn Pearce
7 Know your body Reader’s Digest
8 An Evolution of Indian Economy I.C.Dhingra (Sultan Chand & Co)
9 Indian Economy Dutt & Sundaram
10 Economic Survey of India Government of India
11 General Principles of World Geography Charles Farro
12 Monsoon Asia Charles Farro
13 Physical Geography of India for VII – XII Std NCERT
14 Good School Atlas:Oxford
15 Ancient India for VII-XII Std NCERT
16 Medieval India for VII-XII Std NCERT
17 Modern India Bipin Chandra
18 History of Modern India A.C.Banerjee
19 The Hindu & Times of India Newspapers
20 Frontline and Political & Economic weekly Periodicals
21 Yojana & World Focus Periodicals
22 Statistical Methods S.C.Gupta

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1. Indian History – India Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra; NCERT Books ( XI & XII )
2. Geography – Spectrum
3. Indian Polity – Constitution of India by Bakshi
4. Indian Economy – Plus One, Plus Two Books, Pratiyogita Darpan
5. General Science – Tata Mc Graw Hill Guide
6. Mental Ability – Quantitative Apitude by R.S. Aggarwal
7. Current Affairs – Some magazines and Newspapers
i. The Hindu/The Times of India
ii. Frontline
iii. Civil Service Chronicle
iv. Chanakya
v. Competition WIZARD
vi. Civil Services Today

8. Guides
1. Tata Mc Graw Hill
2. Spectrum
3. Unique
Topic Wise Reference On General Studies
Indian History & Culture:
NCERT (+ 2 level) — Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India.
Publication Division : Gazetteer of India (Vol 2 : History & Culture)
Gandhi Nehru Tagore & Ambedkar — Gopal Krishna
Bipin Chandra – Modern India
A.C.Banerjee – History of Modern India Raghavan Aiyer — Mahatma Gandhi

Geography:
NCERT : Physical Geography of India for X – XII Std
A Good School Atlas
Sharma & Cotinho : Economic and Commercial Geography of India.
Khullar : India- A Comprehnsive Geography
Charles Farro : General Principles of World Geography
Charles Farro : Monsoon Asia Reports published by Centre for Science and Enviornment And Tata Energy Research Institute
National journal – Kurukshetra, Yojana etc.
Down to earth

Indian Economy:
NCERT (+1 level)—Evolution of Indian Economy(I C Dhingra).
Mishra & Puri or Dutt & Sundaram – Indian Economy
Economic Survey
The Economic Times,Business Standard
Yojana

Social and National Issues :
Social Problem – Ram Ahuja
Social Welfare Magazine – Published by ministry of social welfare
Yojana/Kurukshetra
IIPa Journal

Indian Polity:
NCERT (+1 level)—Indian Political System
N.L. Madan : Bhartiya Rajya Vyavastha
D.D. Basu—Indian Constitution
Kashyap—Constitution of India
Publication Division—Subhash C. Kashyap : Our Parliament
P.M. Bakshi—Indian Constitution
Our Constitution : Subhash C. kashyap
Perspective on Constitution : S.C. Kashyap
Frontline Magazine
IIPa Journal

Science & Technology:
NCERT : (10 level) : Science, (+2 level) : Biology.
Popular Science Series (CSIR)
Reports Of the Ministry of Science and Technology Yojana
Science Reporter
Science and Technology in India – Spectrum

Statistics:
(NCERT +1 level) Elementary Statistics
S.C.Gupta : Statistical Methods

India and the World :
Journal of peace Studies
World Focus
Strategic Analysis
South Asian Journal

Other Books for General Studies:
1. India Year Book latest
2. One competitive Magazine
3. Guides like Tata Mc Graw Hill, Spectrum or Unique For General Reference
4. The Pearson General Studies Manual

Geography – 2000 (Main) (Paper – I)

Time Allowed : Three Hours
Maximum Marks : 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any THREE of the remaining questions selecting at least ONE question from each Section.
All questions carry equal marks.
Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch-maps and diagrams.

SECTION  ‘A’

Q. 1.  On the supplied outline map of the world mark any TEN of the following and also write in your answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than TEN words :-

(a) Addis Ababa

(b) Vladivostok

(c) Mt. Cotopaxi

(d) Mt. Gunnbjorn

(e) Pidurutalagala

(f) Amu Darya

(g) Long Island

(h) Nubian Desert

(i) Karkloof Waterfall

(j) Yellow Sea

(k) Great Bear Lake

(l) Welland Canal.

Q. 2. With reference to the theory of Plate Tectonics, explain the origin and growth of the young Fold Mountain Systems of the world.

Q. 3. Give an account of the types and distribution of precipitation on the surface of the earth.

Q.4. Discuss the causes and consequences of environmental degradataion and highlight the related conservation measures.

SECTION `B’

Q. 5. Write short notes on any THREE of the following (each answer should be in about 200 words) :

(a) T-S diagram

(b) Soil Profile

(c) Rank-Size Rule

(d) The limits to growth.

Q. 6. Discuss the causes and consequences of population migration in the world.

Q. 7. Explain the basis and applicability of Christallar’s Central Place Theory. Bring out the recent modifications.

Q. 8. What is a region ? Discuss the types of regions and-the methods of regionalization.

Geography – 2000 (Main) (Paper – II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours
Maximum Marks : 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any THREE of the remaining questions selecting at least ONE question from each Section.
All questions carry equal marks.
Illustrate your answers with suitable sketch-maps and diagrams.

SECTION  ‘A’

Q. 1.  Draw an outline map of India covering the major portion of a page of your answer-book and mark on it ten of the following entries :

(i) Cauvery

(ii) Narmada river

(iii) Chilka lake

(iv) Nagarjunsagar

(v) Agra

(vi) Cochin

(vii) Satpura range

(viii) Aravalli hills

(ix) Bombay High

(x) Kaziranga National Park

(xi) Kargil region

(iiu) National Highway No. 7

Q. 2. Describe the structure and relief features of Peninsular India.

Q. 3. Analyse the distribution of population in India in the perspective of natural resources and identify the over-populated and under-populated regions in the country.

Q. 4. Discuss the growth, location and distribution of Iron and Steel Industry in India.

SECTION `B’

Q. 5. Answer any three of the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Explain the concept of multi-level planning in India.

(b) Analyse the recent trends in Indian International Trade.

(c) Examine the National Forest Policy of India.

(d) Discuss the environmental impact of the growth of slums in Indian cities.

Q. 6. Describe the salient characteristics of the morphology of Indian cities.

Q. 7. Analyse the role of India in the geo-politics of the Indian Ocean Region.

Q. 8. Give a reasoned account of either flood hazards or drought hazards occurring in India, and also suggest measures for controlling them.

Section ‘A’

1. On the outline map of Africa provided to you, mark the location of any ten of the following. Also write in your

answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than 10 words. 6xl0=60

(i) Casablanca

(ii). Kimberley

(iii) Aswan

(iv) Kalahari

(v) Alexandria

(vi) Durban

(vii) Lagos

(viii) Luanda

(ix) Lake Victoria

(x) Cape Town

(xi) Niger Delta

(xii) Maputo

2. Discuss the development of local winds, and their influence on local weather, giving three examples of the

well-known local winds in the world. 60

3. Discuss the different bases for classifying the ocean deposits and give a detailed account of pelagic

Deposits of the Oceans. 60

4. Define the concept of isostasy and discuss the postulation of Airy and Pratt. 60

Section ‘B’

5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20×3=60

(i) Social Forestry and Environmental Conservation

(ii) Dualism in Geography

(iii) Eustatic changes of Sea-level

(iv) Delineation of Urban Fringe

6. Explain the concept of sustainable development and propose a model for agricultural development.60

7. Give an account of the functional bases of central place hierarchy. 60

8. Write a note on the parameters used to describe the demographic transitions in the developing countries  like India. 60

Important Facts about India

Least populous district: Yanam

Most literate district: Aizawl

Least literate State: Bihar – 47%

Most densely populated State: West Bengal

Most literate State: Kerala

Largest State (areawise): Rajasthan

Smallest State: Goa

Most populous State: UP

Least populous State: Sikkim

Southern most point: Indira Point

Maximum North-South distance: 3214 km

Maximum East-West distance: 2933 km

Golden quadrilateral connecting 4 metros: distance: 5846 km

Major Ports on coastline: 12

Biosphere Reserves and their location.

1. Nilgiri – Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka

2. Nanda Devi – Uttar Pradesh (part of Chamoli, Pithorgarh and Almora districts and Meghalaya ( part of Garo hills)

3. Nokrek – Meghalaya

4. Manas – Assam

5. Sunderbans – West Bengal

6. Gulf of Mannar – Tamil Nadu

7. Great Nicobar – (A & N Islands)

8. Simlipal – Orissa

9. Dibru-Saikhowa – Assam

10. Dihang Dibang – Arunachal Pradesh

11. Kanchenchunga – Sikkim

12. Pachmarhi – Madhya Pradesh

13. Agasthyamalai – Kerala

14. Achanakamar -Amarkantak- Parts of MP and parts of Chattisgarh

Length of rivers (in km):

Indus – 2900

Brahmaputra – 2900

Ganga – 2510

Godavari – 1450

Narmada – 1290

Krishna – 1290

Mahanadi – 890

Kaveri – 760

West flowing small rivers of India:

Sabarmati, Mahi, Dhandhar, Kalinadi, Sharavathi, Bharathapuzha, Periyar

East flowing small rivers of India:

Subarnarekha, Baitarni, Brahmani, Penner, Palar

Agriculture – Crop Seasons:

India has two crop seasons.

a) Kharif: Rice, Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Maize, Cotton, Jute

Sowing: June/July

Harvest: September/October

b)Rabi: Wheat, Barley, Peas, Rapeseed, Mustard, Gram.

Sowing: October/December

Harvest: April/May

Books for Geography Preliminary Exam :
1. 6th to 12th NCERT Books for Geography.
2. Certificate of Physical Geography – Goh Cheng Leong.
3. Physical Geography -Savindra Singh
4.Physical Geography – Made simple series – Rupa Publications
5. Economic & Commercial Geography – Made Simple Series – Rupa Publications.
6. Human and Economic Geography – Leong & Norgan
7. Human Geography – Majid Hussain.
8. Geographical thoughts – Majid Hussain.
9. Field Work – 11 th NCERT.
10. Cartography – R.L. Singh
11. Geography of India – Gopal Singh
12. Economic & Commercial Geography of India – C.B. Memoria
13. Orient longman – Atlas.
14. TTK – Atlas
15. Dictionary of Geography – Penguin
16. Spectrum guide for Geography.
17. Siddhartha – Preliminary Question Bank.
18. Geography Guide – Narmadeshwar Prasad.

Books for Geography Main Exam :
For Paper – I

* Physical geography – Savinder Singh
* The Earth’s dynamic surface – K. Sidhartha
* Physical geography – Strahler & Strahler
* Climatology – D.S. Lal
* Physical geography made simple – Rupa
* Oceanography – Sharma & Vital
* Biogeography – Savinder Singh
* Evolution of geographical thoughts – Majid Hussain and Adhikari
* Economic geography – K. Sidhartha
* Economic and social geography made simple – Rupa
* Urban geography – K. Sidhartha
* Human geography – Majid Hussain
* Geography of population – R.C. Chandra
* Regional Planning in India – hand & Puri
* Political geography – Dixit

For Paper – II

* Physical environment – NCERT
* NCERT Class XII
* India: Physical aspects – K Sidhartha
* Geography of India – Mamoria
* Agricultural geography – Majid Hussain
* Agricultural problems in India – Sadhu and Singh
* Economic & Commercial geography of India – Mamoria
* India’s urbanisation and urban systems – R. Ramachandran
* Regional planning in India – Chand and Puri
* Political geography – Dixit
* India: political aspects – K. Sidhartha

Other Books  :
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

* NCERT Vol -1
* Physical Geography – Bunnett
* Certificate physical and human geography – Goh, Cheng Leong
* Physical Geography made simple

HUMAN AND ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY

* Human and Economic Geography – NCERT
* Economic Geography, Economic and Social Geography made simple
* Penguim masters studies on geography
* The Cultural Landscape – Rubeistein

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

* Indian geography – Rammorthy Gopalakrishnan
* Physical geography of India – S.M. Mathur
* General geography – NCERT
* Mineral of India – NBT (Wadia)
* Resources and regional development – NCERT
* Catography – R.L. Singh
* World regional geography – Fellnan
* Work book – K. Siddhartha and S. Mukherjee
* Question Bank – Surendra Singh, 1000
* Geography quiz – Muthiah