Tuesday, June 21, 2011

UPSC Mains - General Studies - Geography

Physiography

1.       What do you understand by Deccan Trap? Describe its characteristics. (1995/20)
2.       Why do the Western Ghats receive more rainfall than the Eastern Ghats? (1995/3)
3.       Mention the advantages which India enjoys being at the head of the Indian Ocean. (1996/15)
4.       What are the geo-economic causes of underdevelopment of various regions in India? (1998/15)
5.       How do the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep differ in the geological evolution and topographical conditions? (1998/15)