W.B Civil Service Examination (Main)- 2009
(Optional Papers)
Geography Paper-I
Time Allowed-3 Hours Full Marks-100
Group - A
Answer any three questions
1. Explain the factors responsible for Global Warming. Discuss the trends of concentration of green house gases. What is 'Urban Heat Island" ? 8+10+2
2. What are the two forms of moving glacial ice ? Discuss the land form made by Alpine Glaciers and also explain environmental aspects of glacial deposits. 6+14
3. Explain various processes which cause arid erosion. Describe the land forms produced by arid erosion and deposition. 8+12
4. Mention the sources and major pollutants of air pollution. Describe their effects. 12+8
5. What are the different types of Biomes ? Attempt a classification of Biomes and discuss them in brief. 8+12
Group-B
Answer any two questions.
6. Explain the difference between pre-scientific and scientific geography. Discuss the contribution of Alexander Von-Humboldt in development of Geography. 5+15
7. Differentiate between Frontiers and Boundaries. Explain different types of Boundaries. 5+15
8. What do you know about Agenda 21 ? Discuss the major programmes of the agenda in the context of environmentally responsible development in the twenty first century. 5+15
9. Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Cultural Landscape Morphology of Sauer.
(b) Socio-economic Significance of Age-sex Structure.
(c) Foot-loose Industry. 10+10
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