CS (Main) Exam 2018 Geography Paper I PDF | UPSC

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper GEOGRAPHY Paper - I
Subject Geography
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the GEOGRAPHY Paper - I from the CS (MAIN) EXAM 2018, conducted by UPSC. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and candidates are allowed three hours to complete it. It consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with specific instructions regarding compulsory questions and the number of questions to be attempted. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Main Examination, offering insights into the types of questions and depth of knowledge required in Geography.

Major Topics Covered

  • Landscape Structure, Process, and Stage
  • Hydrologic Cycle
  • Evaporation
  • Sea Level Changes
  • Soil Classification (Intrazonal, Azonal)
  • Flooding in Mumbai (Causes and Mitigation)
  • Geosynclinal Theory (Kober)
  • Mountain Building Process
  • Climatic Classification (G.T. Trewartha)
  • Environmental Education (Objectives, Principles, Formal/Non-formal in India)

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (MAIN) EXAM preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • CS (Main) Exam 2017 Geography Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam 2019 Geography Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam 2018 General Studies Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam 2018 Optional Subject Papers
  • CS (Main) Exam 2018 Geography Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Geography Optional Answer Key 2018
  • UPSC CS Main Geography Syllabus
  • UPSC Optional Subject Syllabus

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • नहाँ आवश्यक हो, अपने उत्तर को उपयुक्त चित्रों | मानचित्रों तथा आरेखों द्वारा दर्शाएँ ।
  • इन्हें प्रश्न का उत्तर देने के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही बनाना है ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे बह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each section.
  • I The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches/maps and diagrams, wherever considered necessary.
  • These shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each:
निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) “दृश्यभूमि (लैंडस्केप) संरचना, प्रक्रम और अवस्था का एक प्रकार्य होता है ।” कथन की समीक्षा कीजिए ।

"Landscape is a function of structure, process and stage." Critique the statement.

(b) जलीय चक्र में वाष्पन की भूमिका को स्पष्ट कीजिए ।

Explain the role of evaporation in the hydrologic cycle.

(c) समुद्र तल परिवर्तनों के कारणों और परिणामों का वर्णन कीजिए ।

Describe the causes and consequences of sea level changes.

(d) अन्त:स्तरी और असुस्तरी मृदाओं के बीच विभेदन कीजिए । असुस्तरी मृदाओं के अभिलक्षणों और महत्त्व का संक्षिप्त वर्णन कीजिए ।

Distinguish between intrazonal and azonal soils. Describe in brief the characteristics and importance of azonal soils.

(e) मुम्बई में बारम्बार होने वाले आप्लावन के प्राकृतिक और मानवजनिक कारणों तथा उसके न्यूनीकरण के उपायों को स्पष्ट कीजिए ।

Explain the natural and anthropogenic causes and mitigation measures of frequent flooding in Mumbai.

Section A

Q2.

(a) मूल्यांकन कीजिए कि कोबर की भू-अभिनतिक थियोरी पर्वत निर्माण प्रक्रम की किस सीमा तक व्याख्या करती है।

Evaluate how far Kober's geosynclinal theory explains the mountain building process.

(b) जी.टी. ट्रिवार्था द्वारा प्रस्तावित जलवायु वर्गीकरण के आधार एवं रूपरेखा का समालोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए ।

Critically examine the basis and scheme of climatic classification proposed by G.T. Trewartha.

(c) पर्यावरणीय शिक्षा के लक्ष्यों और सिद्धांतों की विवेचना कीजिए । भारत में औपचारिक एवं अनौपचारिक पर्यावरणीय शिक्षा के आधारभूत सरोकारों का वर्णन कीजिए।

Discuss the objectives and principles of environmental education. Describe the basic concerns of formal and non-formal environmental education in India.

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The exam was conducted by UPSC.

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The subject is Geography, Paper I.

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