APPSC CCE Geography Paper I Syllabus (2015-16)

COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (MAIN) APPSC
2015-16
GEOGRAPHY Optional
Paper–I
Time: 3 hours Full Marks: 200

Note: (1) The figures in the right-hand margin indicate full marks for the questions.
(2) Attempt five questions in all.
(3) Question No. 1 is compulsory.

1. Answer any ten of the following : 4×10=40
   (a) What is plate tectonics? Explain with a diagram.
   (b) What are the causes of occurrence of earthquake?
   (c) Discuss the composition of the atmosphere.
   (d) What is anti-cyclone and how does it develop?
   (e) Describe the ocean bottom relief.
   () How are neap tides formed?
   (g) What do you understand by ecosystem?
   (h) Write the theory of demographic transition.
   (i) What is meant by rural-urban fringe?
   () Explain the central place theory.
   (k) Explain the concepts of Nation and State.
   (1) Give the relationship between migration and transport.
   
   
2. Answer any eight of the following : 5×8=40
   (a) Give an elaborate account of origin and evolution o f the earth’s crust.
   (b) Give a critical assessment of the Davisian cycle of erosion.
   (c) What is thunderstorm? Discuss its related phenomena.
   (d) Give an outline of Thornthwaite’s classification of climate.
   (e) Discuss the biosphere zones of the world.
   (f) Discuss how ocean currents and tides occur.
   (g) Elaborate on the global ecological imbalances.
   (h) Give an account of population distribution of the world.
   (i) What are rank size rule and concept of primate city?
   (j) List the agricultural regions of the world.
   
3. Answer any five of the following : 8×5=40
   
   (a) Critically examine the theory of plate tectonics and its effects on the continents.
   (b) Give an account of world’s distribution of flora and fauna.
   (c) Critically analyze the development of international politics with neighbouring countries of India.
   (d) Discuss how India is handling the energy crisis in an era of globalization.
   (e) Discuss the factors influencing the salinity of the oceans.
   (f) Discuss how manufacturing industry will help economic development of a country.
   (g) Critically examine how population growth helps in economic development of a country.
   

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