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1. The drainage systems of the two regions: Peninsular and extra- Peninsular India are very different in their character. What are these differences and why? (1986)
2. Give the salient features of the Aravalli with respect to geologic structure, relief and impact on human settlements. (1987)
3. Analyse the mechanism of Indian Monsoon. How are the spatial temporal variations and vicissitudes in precipitation related to this mechanism? (1987)
4. Give the geographical cases of unity and diversity in India. (1988)
5. Evaluate the Koppen’s scheme of climatic regionalisation of India. (1988)
6. Explain the salient features of the structure, relief and drainage of the Himalayas. (1988)
7. Explain the causes of soil erosion occurring over extensive areas in certain parts of India. What measures would you suggest for solving this problem? (1989)
8. Give an outline of the geological history of the Peninsular India and in its terms. Explain the salient features of the relief of the areas. (1989)
9. Explain some of the important theories of the origin of the South- West monsoon in India. Evaluate the impact of its characteristics with occurrence of floods and droughts in different parts of our country. (1990)
10. Elucidate the character of the Himalayan Rivers and examine their role in the Indian plains. (1991)
11. Explain the characteristics and productivity of the ‘Regur’ black soils of India. (1992)
12. Discuss the major characteristics of the Indian monsoon with special emphasis on the causative factors. (1992)
13. Explain the geographical factors responsible for the growth of mangrove vegetation in India and discuss its role in coastal ecology. (1993)
14. ‘India presents an example of unity in diversity.’ Elucidate this statement in the context of India’s physical and human aspects. (1993)
15. Explain the drainage characteristics of Peninsular India. (1994)
16. Discuss the recent theories put forward to explain the origin and mechanism of the Indian Monsoon. (1994)
17. Explain the factors responsible for uneven distribution of rainfall in India. (1995)
18. Examine the origin and characteristics of the soils of the North Indian Plain. (1995)
19. Draw a sketch-map in your answer book to delineate the main physiographic regions of India and provide a reasoned account of the relief and structure of the Himalayan region. (1995)
20. Examine the origin and characteristics of the antecedent drainage system of the Himalayas. (1996)
21. Discuss the distribution and characteristics of the evergreen forest in India. (1996)
22. Draw a sketch-map in your answer book to delineate the main climatic regions of India and discuss the important climatic characteristics of each region. (1996)
23. Discuss the origin and main geomorphic features of Thar Desert of India. (1997)
24. Evaluate the feasibility of the proposed Ganga-Cauvery drainage link. (1998)
25. Explain the rise of the Himalayan ranges. (1999)
26. Elucidate the mechanism of the Indian Monsoon. (1999)
27. Describe the structure and relief features of Peninsular India. (2000)
28. Discuss the relief features of Indian Northern Plains. (2001)
29. Give a brief account of the second-order regions of India’s Peninsular Plateau. (2001)
30. Explain the sequence of vegetation zones of the Himalayas. (2001)
31. Explain the origin, mechanism and characteristics of Summer Monsoon in India. (2002)
32. Highlight the salient differences between the Himalayan and the Peninsular drainage systems. (2003)
33. Discuss the role of spatial pattern of rainfall and temperature in the delimitation of climatic regions of India, especially with reference to Stamp’s climatic regionalization. (2004)
34. Give a critical account of the recent theories of origin of Indian monsoon with special reference to Jet Stream Theory. (2006)
35. Explain the different views put forth about the origin of Himalayas and divide Himalayas into vertical divisions. (2007)
36. Distinguish between the Himalayan and the peninsular drainage systems. (2008)
37. Discuss the formation and their distribution of the major soil types of India. (2009)
38. Give reasons as to why rainfall variability is a characteristic feature of India’s monsoons. (2009)
39. Distinguish between the West and East coasts of India in terms of their evolution, present topography and drainage pattern. (2009)
40. Explain Himalayan Orogeny and illustrate how the process has affected the geomorphic characteristics of Macro divisions of Himalayas. (2010)
41. Discuss the spatial distribution of Natural Vegetation in India with the help of a sketched map. (2010)
42. Present a comparative analysis of the regimes of Himalayan and Peninsular rivers of India and examine their implications in the irrigation system of the country. (2011)
43. Explain the structural characteristics of the Deccan plateau. (2012)
44. Discuss the role of spatial pattern of rainfall and temperature in the delimitation of climatic regions of India, especially with reference to stamp’s climatic regionalization. (2012)
45. Explain the topographical and structural characteristics of the Siwalik Range. (2013)
46. Discuss the mechanism of Indian Monsoon. (2013)
47. How is drainage pattern determined by the water divide? (2014)
48. Bring out the distribution of Laterite soils in India and their specific use for agriculture. (2014)
49. Describe the salient climatological characteristic of Rayalaseema region. (2014)
50. Explain the pattern of winter rainfall in India. (2015)
51. How does natural vegetation affect the formation of in situ soils? (2015)
52. Explain the shifting of river courses and river capturing in the Himalayas. (2016)
53. Mention the space relationship of India with neighbouring countries. (2016)
54. Discuss the role of spatial pattern of rainfall and temperature in the delimitation of climatic regions of India especially with reference to Stamp’s climatic regionalization. (2016)
55. Describe the distribution of black soils in India and their specific use for agriculture. (2016)
56. Give a reasoned account of unusual pattern of distribution of monsoonal rainfall in India in 2017. (2017)
57. Justify the inclusion of Meghalaya in Peninsular India and discuss its vegetation and soil types. (2017)
58. Drainage pattern in Peninsular India is a result of its geological structure and topography. Elaborate. (2017)
59. Explain the unusual intensity of dust storms and thunderstorms across India in the pre-monsoon period of year 2018. (2018)
60. Distinguish the geographical aspects of North-Western lava plateau and Chota Nagpur Plateau of Peninsular India. (2018)
61. Why is the Indian Monsoon erratic in nature? Explain. (2019)
62. Discuss the rainfall pattern and correlate it with spatial distribution of natural vegetation in India. (2019)
63. Present the salient features of West flowing rivers of India. (2019)
64. Climate change has unsettled the rhythm of seasons. Comment with examples and empirical evidence. (2020)
65. Soil type in India, classified on the basis of colour, possess specific chemical and mineral characteristics. Discuss.  (2020)
66. Discuss the economic significance of the volcanic soils of India. (2021)
67. Describe the salient features of the east-flowing rivers of India. (2021)
68. Describe the problems of cloud burst in India giving suitable examples. (2021)
69. Explain the impact of tropical cyclones and western disturbances on the climate of India. (2021)
70. Describe the structure and relief features of the Deccan Plateau. (2021)
71. How do physiography and climate of India explain the biological diversity of the country? (2022)
72. Critically examine the factors affecting the unpredictability of South-West Monsoon system in India. (2022)
73. Soils of India, are clear reflections of the structure and process. Comment. (2022)
74. Incidence of extreme rainfall events and flash floods in recent times have led to devastating consequences for people living in low-lying areas and flood plains of the country. Discuss (2022)
75. Describe the origin, distribution and economic significance of Gondwana system of rocks in India. (2023)
76. Explain the geological characteristics and ecological significance of the Eastern Ghats. (2023)
77. Discuss the basis of various explanations for the formation of Shiwalik. (2024)
78. Discuss the variations in nature of glaciers in India and the emerging issues due to climate change. (2024)
79. How are geographic factors influencing the distribution of high, annual rainfall in certain parts of India? (2024)
80. Referring to the location and physical formation of karewas, highlight their economic significance. (2025)
81. Highlight the characteristics of land utilization in Eastern Ghats region of India. What are the land utilization problems in the region? (2025)
82. Explain the factors that contribute to droughts in India with specific reference to food production, distribution and availability. Can Indian agricultural policies resolve the issue? (2025)