Discuss the contribution of Indian geographers to the development of Urban Geography.
See Answer →Define Urban Geography. Discuss the changing approaches to the study of Urban
Geography.
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
Note: Draw figures wherever necessary
) Oceanic salinity.
See Answer →Two factors affecting horizontal distribution of temperature in the oceans.
See Answer →Major fishing regions of the world and the importance of fish resources.
See Answer →Pelagic Deposits.
See Answer →Submarine density currents theory.
See Answer → Write Short notes on the following. All Questions are compulsory and carries 5 marks
each.
What are tides? Differentiate between spring tides and neap tides. Discuss the equilibrium
theory regarding of the origin of tides.
What are coral reefs and its types? Describe the Darwin’s Subsidence Theory regarding the
formation of coral reefs.
What is the significance of density of ocean water? Discuss the vertical distribution of
density of the oceans.
Discuss the causes and consequences of coastal bleaching.
See Answer → Discuss in detail the currents of Indian Ocean and their effects on the coastal weather
conditions.
Discuss the Planetesimal and Tetrahedral Hypothesis regarding the origin of continents
and oceans.
Discuss the different eras of Oceanographic exploration.
See Answer →Importance of Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge System for Disaster Risk
Reduction
Mitigation measures for rail accidents in India
See Answer →Environmental impacts of forest fire
See Answer →Role of IMD, ISRO and NDMA in cyclone disaster risk reduction
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