W.B Civil Service Examination (Main)- 2006
(Optional Papers)
Geography Paper-I
Time Allowed-3 Hours Full Marks-100
Group - A
Answer any three questions
1. Explain the various processes which cause Eolian erosion. Describe the land forms produced by Eolian erosion and deposition. 4+8+8
2. Define salinity. What are the difficulties in determination of salinity? Explain the methods for the determination of salinity of ocean water. Indicate the relationship between salinity and E-P in different oceans. 2+4+6+8
3. Mention the genesis of soil formation. Name the major soil horizons. Classify soils as adopted by US Department of Agriculture and explain their characteristics. 4+4+12
4. Explain the various sources of atmospheric pollutants. Describe their effects.
5. Write short notes on any two of the following : (a) El Nino. (b) Topographic maps in the study of geomorphology. (c) Drainage patterns and their characteristics.
Group-B
Answer any two questions.
6. What are the components of culture? Explain the terms cultural landscape, cultural hearths, cultural diffusion, cultural ecology and cultural region. 5+15
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