Kerala PSC Assistant Professor – Geography Previous Question Paper – 062/2020

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1. Write about the direction based winds proposed by Homer. (3)

2. List out the two parallel concepts for the origin of calderas. (3)

3. Write about any three salient features of geostationary Satellite. (3)

4. Write a note on orographic rainfall. (3)

5. Give the importance of EIA. (3)

6. Mention the characteristics of urban fringe (3)

7. Give a brief note on role of remote sensing in urban planning. (5)

8. List out the properties and uses of gnomonic projection. (5)

9. write a short note on basalts. (5)

10. Explain the characteristics of tropical cyclone. (5)

11. Describe the function and classification of ecosystem. (5)

12. Write a note on K7 principle of central Place Theory. (5)

13. Briefly analyse ecological significance of Western Ghats. (5)

14. Write a note on Research Design. (5)

15. What is the difference between reference list and bibliography ? Describe any two citation styles using in geography with examples (5)

16. How does climate change affects monsoon ? (5)

17. List out the major objectives of quantitative revolution in Geography. (8)

18. With neat sketch, describe the normal cycle of erosion concept by W.M. Davis. (8)

19. Describe the structure and composition of the atmosphere and its characteristics. (8)

20. Explain in detail Whittlessey's classification of World Agriculture. (8)