W.B.C.S. EXAMINATION - 2011
Optional Paper
GEOGRAPHY - PAPER II
Time Allowed -3 Hours Full Marks - 100
Group-A
Answer any three questions
1. How does relief control the drainage system of Asia ? 18
2. Give an idea about the origin of loses soil in China. What are its principal physico-chemical characteristics ? 18
3. Indicate the industrial development and assess the industrial potentiality of South-East Asia. 18
4. Analyse the successes and failure of Green Revolution in India. 18
5. Illustrate the tempo of economic growth since the establishment of Chinese People's Republic in 1949. 18
6. How do you explain the high frequency of earthquakes and tsunamies in Japan? What measures does the country take up to tackle these problems ? 18
Group - B
Answer any two questions
7. Give an account of the industrial scenario of the Moscow region. 15
8. "Agriculture and industry are equally developed in France". Elucidate the statement. 15
9. Discuss the role of transport in the economic development in Germany. 15
10. Describe the climatic characteristics of Great Britain. How do they influence the growth of vegetation ? 15
Group-C
Answer any one question
11. Assess the importance of Great Lakes in the economy of the region in USA. 16
12. Give an account of the cotton textile Industry in USA. 16
13. Analyze the factors contributing to the development of paper and pulp industry in Canada. 16
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