Full Marks: 250 Time: 3 hours
- Name the major earthquake-prone areas of the world and give details
of the Circum-Pacific Belt. (Answer in 150 words) 10 - Define biosphere and discuss the extent and importance of the biosphere in the earth’s environment. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Give an idea of the distribution and ecological characteristics of the tropical rain forest and explain the causes of its rapid degradation. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Discuss how India would achieve self-reliance as well as national development in the context of the globalized world. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Physical geography has a close relationship with Asia’s population distribution. Discuss some examples where such a relation does not hold good. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Critically evaluate the depiction of partition horror of India in 1947 in any
contemporary Indian Novel. (Answer in 150 words) 10 - Evaluate the contribution of Dr. Bhabendra Nath Saikia towards film- making in Assam. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- With the dangers of global climate change becoming a reality, it is now time to replace the discourse of economic growth with that of conservation of nature. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. (Answer in 150words) 10
- Elements of dissent and protest were inherent in the preaching of the various Bhakti saints in medieval India. Discuss with examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Is there a difference between urban poor women and their rural counterparts? Elucidate your views with examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10
- Discuss the major factors contributing towards the selection of location for a manufacturing industry and explain with examples the role of market in this regard. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- What are the challenges of urbanization in North-East India? Do you think
the idea of satellite township can address these challenges? Justify
your answer. (Answer in 250 words) 15 - “North-East India is well-equipped to deal with the consequences of a mega
earthquake. ” Analyze the statement with special reference to Assam.
(Answer in 250 words) 15 - What are the two broad categories of socio-religious reform movements in colonial India? How far the western impact contributed to the growth and development of the socio-religious reform movements? (Answer in 250 words) 15
- “Although India has achieved substantial economic growth in recent times,
its biggest challenge today is to bridge the widening of gap between the
rich and the poor.” Analyze this statement and suggest measures
to address this issue. (Answer in 250 words) 15 - What do you mean by feminization of poverty? What steps have been taken in recent times to address the issue? (Answer in 250 words) 15
- What do you mean by soil ecosystem? What are its components? Describe
the functions of soil ecosystem. (Answer in 250 words) 15 - Indian classical music has played a significant role in preserving cultural heritage and strengthening national integrity. Critically analyze with suitable examples. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Evaluate the major policies of the government of independent India relating to the integration of the tribals in the process of consolidation of India as a nation. (Answer in 250 words) 15
- Evaluate the religious and historical importance of the Puranas in India.
(Answer in 250 words) 15