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MEGHALAYA CIVIL SERVICE JUNIOR GRADE [PART B MAINS] (FEB 2022 AND JULY 2023)NO.MPSC/ADVT-54/1/2020-2021/53 — question paper

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MEGHALAYA CIVIL SERVICE JUNIOR GRADE [PART B MAINS] (FEB 2022 AND JULY 2023)NO.MPSC/ADVT-54/1/2020-2021/53

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  1. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover five Q4 alternatives, not five additional compulsory parent questions.

    Write brief notes on any five of the following within 200/250 words each :
    (b) Soil profile
  2. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover five Q4 alternatives, not five additional compulsory parent questions.

    Write brief notes on any five of the following within 200/250 words each :
    (c) Concept of isostasy
  3. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover five Q4 alternatives, not five additional compulsory parent questions.

    Write brief notes on any five of the following within 200/250 words each :
    (d) Frontogenesis and frontolysis
  4. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover five Q4 alternatives, not five additional compulsory parent questions.

    Write brief notes on any five of the following within 200/250 words each :
    (e) Salinity in enclosed sea
  5. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover five Q4 alternatives, not five additional compulsory parent questions.

    Write brief notes on any five of the following within 200/250 words each :
    (f) Ocean currents
  6. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover five Q4 alternatives, not five additional compulsory parent questions.

    Write brief notes on any five of the following within 200/250 words each :
    (g) Effects of climate change on environment
  7. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover five Q4 alternatives, not five additional compulsory parent questions.

    Write brief notes on any five of the following within 200/250 words each :
    (h) Types of ocean deposits
  8. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover five Q4 alternatives, not five additional compulsory parent questions.

    Write brief notes on any five of the following within 200/250 words each :
    (i) Zoogeographical regions
  9. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover five Q4 alternatives, not five additional compulsory parent questions.

    Write brief notes on any five of the following within 200/250 words each :
    (j) Cycle of erosion
  10. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover the five long-answer alternatives Q2, Q3, Q5, Q6 and Q7, each worth 50 marks; no explicit word cap printed. Candidates follow the paper selection rule, not all alternatives compulsorily.

    Discuss the nature of paradigm shift in geography since the Second World War. Explain some major theoretical and methodological developments in Geography due to quantitative revolution.
  11. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover the five long-answer alternatives Q2, Q3, Q5, Q6 and Q7, each worth 50 marks; no explicit word cap printed. Candidates follow the paper selection rule, not all alternatives compulsorily.

    Discuss the causes and consequences of international human migration. How can the rate of migration be estimated? Critically explain the neo-classical economic theory of labour migration.
  12. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover all eight Q8 alternatives, of which the candidate selects five; not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :
    (a) Environmentalism
  13. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover all eight Q8 alternatives, of which the candidate selects five; not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :
    (b) Indicators of human development
  14. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover all eight Q8 alternatives, of which the candidate selects five; not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :
    (c) Concept of the limits to growth
  15. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover all eight Q8 alternatives, of which the candidate selects five; not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :
    (d) Rural-urban fringe
  16. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover all eight Q8 alternatives, of which the candidate selects five; not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :
    (e) Growth pole theory
  17. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover all eight Q8 alternatives, of which the candidate selects five; not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :
    (f) Planning for sustainable development
  18. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover all eight Q8 alternatives, of which the candidate selects five; not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :
    (g) Von Thunen’s model of agricultural location
  19. GEOGRAPHY-I, Paper-VI, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires map locations and short notes of 30/40 words, any ten of fourteen. Q4: write short notes on any five of ten topics in 200/250 words each, 10 marks each. Q8: any five of eight short notes, 10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed there. These models cover all eight Q8 alternatives, of which the candidate selects five; not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :
    (h) Problems of urbanization
  20. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory and asks candidates to mark any ten listed features on the supplied outline map and add the printed word-limited description. On an outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of any ten of the following and also write about their respective significance in your answer-book within 50 words each : (a) Aravalli Hills
  21. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory and asks candidates to mark any ten listed features on the supplied outline map and add the printed word-limited description. On an outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of any ten of the following and also write about their respective significance in your answer-book within 50 words each : (b) Hirakud Dam
  22. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory and asks candidates to mark any ten listed features on the supplied outline map and add the printed word-limited description. On an outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of any ten of the following and also write about their respective significance in your answer-book within 50 words each : (c) Nilgiri Hills
  23. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory and asks candidates to mark any ten listed features on the supplied outline map and add the printed word-limited description. On an outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of any ten of the following and also write about their respective significance in your answer-book within 50 words each : (d) Palghat Gap
  24. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Question 1 is compulsory and asks candidates to mark any ten listed features on the supplied outline map and add the printed word-limited description. On an outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of any ten of the following and also write about their respective significance in your answer-book within 50 words each: (e) Malwa Plateau.
  25. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q2/3/5/6/7 are50mark long alternatives; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers those five long alternatives, not five compulsory questions.

    Critically assess the groundwater potential of India in different regions of the country. What are the major causes of groundwater depletion in India? Suggest suitable measures to be undertaken to arrest water stress, improve water quality and security.
  26. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q2/3/5/6/7 are50mark long alternatives; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers those five long alternatives, not five compulsory questions.

    Why is dryland farming considered important to India's agriculture? Discuss the types of farming in India, their characteristics and the challenges faced by them.
  27. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q4: write short notes on any five of nine topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all nine Q4 alternatives, not nine compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (a) Impact of western disturbances on India's weather and agriculture
  28. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q4: write short notes on any five of nine topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all nine Q4 alternatives, not nine compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (b) Energy crisis in India
  29. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q4: write short notes on any five of nine topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all nine Q4 alternatives, not nine compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (c) Ecological implications of the Green Revolution
  30. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q4: write short notes on any five of nine topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all nine Q4 alternatives, not nine compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (d) Concept of land capability
  31. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q4: write short notes on any five of nine topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all nine Q4 alternatives, not nine compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (e) Industrial complexes of India
  32. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q4: write short notes on any five of nine topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all nine Q4 alternatives, not nine compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (f) Locational factors associated with cotton textile industry in India
  33. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q4: write short notes on any five of nine topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all nine Q4 alternatives, not nine compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (g) Eco-tourism potential of India
  34. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q4: write short notes on any five of nine topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all nine Q4 alternatives, not nine compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (h) Role of railways in regional integration in India
  35. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q4: write short notes on any five of nine topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all nine Q4 alternatives, not nine compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (i) Role of ports in foreign trade of India
  36. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q2/3/5/6/7 are50mark long alternatives; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers those five long alternatives, not five compulsory questions.

    Describe the role of language and religion in the formation of cultural regions in India. Bring out the consequences of racial and ethnic diversities citing examples from India.
  37. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q2/3/5/6/7 are50mark long alternatives; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers those five long alternatives, not five compulsory questions.

    Classify Indian cities on the basis of their functions. Enumerate the State-wise pattern of urban growth in India. What are the problems of urbanization in India?
  38. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q2/3/5/6/7 are50mark long alternatives; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers those five long alternatives, not five compulsory questions.

    Write a note on the history of planning and origin of Five-Year Plans in India. Discuss the goals and achievements of Five-Year Plans. What are the disadvantages of stopping Five-Year Plans in India?
  39. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q8: write short notes on any five of eight topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all eight Q8 alternatives, not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (a) Problems of intra-region migration in India
  40. GEOGRAPHY-II, Paper-VII, Optional. 250 marks; 3 hours. Answer Question No. 1 and any four of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. Q1 requires an India map location and a40/50-word significance note, any ten of thirteen alternatives. Q8: write short notes on any five of eight topics,10 marks each; no explicit word limit printed. This batch covers all eight Q8 alternatives, not eight compulsory parent questions.

    Write short notes on any five of the following :

    (b) Problems of slum in India

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