Geography HCS 2017 Main Paper (1102/CS/850)
- Year 2017
- Conducted By Haryana Government - HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services
- Questions 4
- Maximum Marks 150
- Duration 3 Hours
- Languages Hindi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Geography |
| Year | 2017 |
| Conducting Body | Haryana Government - HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services |
| Paper | Geography |
| Subject | Geography |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 150 |
| Number of Questions | 4 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
This Geography paper (2017, code 1102/CS/850) for HCS Main comprises Part-I: a compulsory 30-mark essay asking candidates to critically note six of eight topics in physical geography (Geosyncline, volcanism, oceanic deeps, rural-urban upland, tropical desert biome, ecology, food chain, and population in India). Part-II contains three 15-mark questions (Q2–Q4) requiring analysis of plate tectonics and polycyclic landforms; insolation distribution and heat budget; salinity and its distribution; and Von Thunen's agricultural location theory along with world population distribution and future growth trends. The exam duration is 3 hours with a total of 150 marks. The paper integrates Hindi and English question wording, with English considered final in case of discrepancies.
Major Topics Covered
- Plate tectonics
- Plate motions
- Geosyncline
- Volcanism
- Oceanic deeps
- Rural-urban upland
- Rural-urban fringe
- Tropical desert biome
- Ecology
- Food chain
- Overpopulation in India
- Insolation distribution
- Heat budget
- Polycyclic landforms
- Agricultural location
- Von Thunen
- World population distribution
- Future population growth
- Demography
- Geography basics
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Instructions
- GEOGRAPHY (Code -
- भूगोल (कोड -
- Answer any two questions from Part-I and two questions from Part-II.
- The parts of the same question must be answered together and must not be interposed between answers to other questions.
- In case of any discrepancy in the English and Hindi versions, English version will be
Questions (page 2)
Q1. (f) Ecology पारिस्थितिकी Food chain (g) आहार शृंखला Overpopulation in India (h) भारत में जनसंख्या अतिरेक Part-i / भाग-i [15] Define plate tectonics. Discuss the salient characteristics of plate motions.
Q2.
3. [15] diagrams. सूर्यातप के वितरण को प्रभावित करने वाले कारकों को बताइये एवं ऊष्मा-संतुलन को आरेखों द्वारा दिखाइये।
(b) Put the factors controlling salinity and its distribution. लवणता के नियन्त्रक कारकों एवं इसके वितरण को प्रस्तुत कीजिए।
Q2. (a) प्लेट विवर्तनिकी को परिभाषित कीजिए। प्लेट संचरणों की मुख्य विशेषताओं की विवेचना कीजिए। [15] Explain the 'polycyclic landforms'.
(a) प्लेट विवर्तनिकी को परिभाषित कीजिए। प्लेट संचरणों की मुख्य विशेषताओं की विवेचना कीजिए। [15] Explain the 'polycyclic landforms'.
(b)
बहुचक्रीय स्थलरूपों की व्याख्या कीजिए। Tell the factors affecting distribution of insolation and show the heat-budget through (a) 3. [15] diagrams. सूर्यातप के वितरण को प्रभावित करने वाले कारकों को बताइये एवं ऊष्मा-संतुलन को आरेखों द्वारा दिखाइये। [15] (b) Put the factors controlling salinity and its distribution. लवणता के नियन्त्रक कारकों एवं इसके वितरण को प्रस्तुत कीजिए। Critically examine the theory of 'agricultural location' propounded by Von Thunen. [15] (a)
4. वान् ध्यूनेन द्वारा प्रतिपादित 'कृषि अवस्थिति' के सिद्धान्त का समीक्षात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए। Write the salient features of the distribution of population in the world and also assess (b) the future trend of growth of population. [15] विश्व जनसंख्या वितरण की प्रमुख विशेषताओं को लिखिए तथा जनसंख्या वृद्धि की भावी प्रवृत्ति का आकलन कीजिए।
(2) 1102/CS/850
Q3. 4. वान् ध्यूनेन द्वारा प्रतिपादित 'कृषि अवस्थिति' के सिद्धान्त का समीक्षात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए। Write the salient features of the distribution of population in the world and also assess (b) the future trend of growth of population.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the total duration and maximum marks for the Geography paper?
Duration is 3 hours and maximum marks are 150.
Is Question 1 compulsory in Part-I?
Yes, Question 1 is compulsory.
How should answers be written for questions with multiple parts?
Answer the main question and then provide sub-parts in sequence; ensure parts of the same question are answered together.
What should be done in case of discrepancies between English and Hindi versions?
The English version will be treated as final.
What topics are included in Part-I?
Geosyncline, volcanism, oceanic deeps, rural-urban upland, tropical desert-biome, ecology, food chain, and population in India.
What are the main topics in Part-II?
Plate tectonics and plate motions; polycyclic landforms; insolation distribution and heat budget; salinity distribution; agricultural location theory (Von Thunen); world population distribution and future growth.