Write short note on Pelagic deposits in about 200 words. (1986)
Give an account of marine resources and discuss their present-day utilization. (1986)
Give a reasoned account of the contents of the Atlantic Ocean and their impact on the climatic conditions of the coastal regions. (1987)
Write short note on Coral reefs in about 200 words. (1988)
Write short note on ocean bottom relief in about 200 words. (1989)
Discuss the theories of the formation of coral reefs proposed by Daly, Darwin and Davis. (1990)
Draw a hypsographic curve to represent the major physiographic units of the ocean and comment on their permanency. (1991)
Give a reasoned account of the distribution of salinity in the oceans and partially enclosed seas. (1993)
Write short note: Food from the sea. (1995)
Explain and illustrate the ocean floor topography and give a detailed account of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. (1996)
Write short note: Marine resources, biotic mineral and energy resources. (1997)
Examine critically the theories of the formation of coral reefs and atolls. (1997)
Explain and illustrate the submarine relief of the Atlantic Ocean. (1998)
Write short note: Submarine canyons. (1999)
Write short note: T-S diagram. (2000)
Write short note: Formation of coral reefs. (2001)
Present a concise account of bottom relief of the Indian Ocean. (2003)
Discuss the mid-Atlantic Ridge in terms of its origin, extent and relief. (2004)
Write short note: Pelagic deposits. (2004)
Write short note: ocean currents of Northern Atlantic Ocean. (2006)
Discuss the different bases for classifying the ocean deposits and give a detailed account of pelagic deposits of the oceans. (2007)
Write short note: Eustatic changes of Sea-level (2007)
Describe the ideal conditions for coral reef formation and discuss the glacial control theory of coral reef formation. (2008)
Examine economic significance of the resource of the Continental shelf of the Indian Ocean. (2009)
Comment on marine heat budget and the oceanic circulation system. (2009)
Write short note on Ocean deposits. (2010)
Explain the scientifically sound methods of bathymetry and give an account of the bottom topography of the Atlantic Ocean. (2010)
Write short note on Salinity patterns in Indian Ocean. (2011)
“Temperature, salinity and density differences in ocean water are the prime causes of ocean water circulation.” Elaborate. (2011)
Write short notes on different layers of ocean water above abyssal plain. (2012)
“Atolls present the most challenging explanation in the evolution of coral reefs” Discuss. (2012)
What is “Base level”? Explain the types of base level. (2013)
“Offshore Acoustic Study helped the development of the concept of sea floor spreading”. Explain. (2013)
Compare the Subsidence and Glacial control theories on the formation of coral reefs. (2013)
Illustrate the origin and nature of Sargasso Sea and Lagoon. (2014)
Give a critical account of reasons and consequences of marine pollution. (2014)
Give an account of recent observations on coral bleaching with reference to Clive Wilkinson’s Report. (2014)
Describe the characteristics of different types of pelagic deposits. (2015)
Discuss Maritime Zones. (2016)
“The relationship between the winds and the currents is best seen in the Indian Ocean.” Justify. (2016)
Bring out the various ecological problems associated with the exploitation and use of oceans and their resources. (2016)
Distinguish between low energy coasts and coral coasts. (2017)
Discuss the impacts of ocean currents on air mass behaviour. (2017)
Explain the concept of micro carbon sink and its relevance. (2017)
Describe the configuration of the Pacific Ocean floor. (2017)
Describe the causes and consequences of sea level changes. (2018)
Describe the potential marine energy resources with reference to their benefits, harvestability and environmental impacts. (2018)
How are ocean waves formed? Distinguish between a wave of oscillation and a wave of translation. (2019)
Marine resources are economically very significant. Discuss citing suitable examples. (2020)
Discuss the concept of coral bleaching, its recovery and microalgal regime shifts due to this process. (2020)
Explain the currents of the North Atlantic Ocean and their significant role in the climate of western Europe. (2020)
Discuss the hazards associated with the rising of sea surface temperature. (2021)
Give a detailed account of the bottom topography of the Pacific Ocean. (2021)
Maritime security is being neglected. Indicate the major challenges and suggest solutions in the context of the Law of Sea. (2021)
When corals are affected by stress it causes them to turn completely white. Explain the reasons of such an occurence. (2022)
What is the relationship between ocean currents and global surface wind systems? Explain with examples how does the gyre in the Northern Hemisphere differ from the one in the Southern Hemisphere. (2022)
What is ocean ranching ? How are aqua-cowboys related to such activities ? (2023)
How are ocean currents generated? Discuss their effects on coastal climates with special reference to the Pacific Ocean. (2023)
Give an account of marine resources and their economic significance. How has marine pollution affected such resources? (2023)
With suitable examples explain the factors causing sea level changes. (2024)
With suitable sketches elaborate the bottom topography of the Indian Ocean. (2024)
