UPSC Mains 2021 Geography Optional Paper II questions

27 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2021. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Geography Optional PYQs

1. On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations whether physical /commercial/economic/ecological/ environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry

   20 marks

2. Sir Creek (vii) i asia aaa

3. Discuss the geo-political impact of bilateral relationship between India and Bhutan.

   10 marks

4. Discuss the economic significance of volcanic soils of India.

   10 marks

5. Give a reasoned account of difference between sugar industry of North and Peninsular India.

   10 marks

6. Landslide is a major problem in Himalayan region. Discuss its causes and mitigation measures.

   20 marks

7. Appraise why drought is one of the most common climatic extremes in India.

   15 marks

8. Discuss the ecological and economic challenges of river linking in India.

   15 marks

9. Discuss the importance of solar energy in future economic development of India.

   20 marks

10. Critically examine the importance of Smart Cities Programme for solving urban problems in India.

    15 marks

11. Examine the significance of ecotourism in relation to socio-economic development and biodiversity conservation in India.

    15 marks

12. Discuss the reserves, distribution and production of all varieties of coal in India.

    20 marks

13. Describe the salient features of east-flowing rivers of India.

    15 marks

14. Critically examine the problems of inter-State border disputes in India.

15. Discuss the salient features of Project Tiger in India.

16. Describe the problems of cloud burst in India giving suitable examples.

17. Discuss the role of watershed management for soil and water conservation in hilly regions of India.

18. Critically examine the relevance of Ravenstein's law of population migration with reference to India.

19. Explain the impact of tropical cyclones and western disturbances on the climate of India.

    20 marks

20. Examine the critical issues of groundwater resources in India.

    15 marks

21. Describe the structure and relief features of Deccan Plateau.

    15 marks

22. Critically examine how Panchayati Raj system is catalyst in decentralized planning in India.

    20 marks

23. Identify the major industrial corridors of India and discuss the characteristics of Bengaluru-Mumbai Corridor.

24. Assess the growth of multinational corporations in liberalized economic environment of India.

    15 marks

25. Examine how information and communication technology has boosted the development of certain regions of India.

    20 marks

26. Discuss the Command Area Development Programme and its impact on eliminating regional inequalities in India.

    15 marks

27. Critically assess the status of balance of trade in India and suggest some measures to combat the issues.

    15 marks