Geography Optional – Paper II
Page 34 – Inter-State Issues & Regional Conflicts
Model Questions (Q661–680)
Inter-State Water Disputes
Q661. Analyse geographical basis of Cauvery water dispute.
Answer: Uneven monsoon rainfall, delta irrigation dependency and upstream-downstream asymmetry fuel tensions.
Answer: Uneven monsoon rainfall, delta irrigation dependency and upstream-downstream asymmetry fuel tensions.
Q662. Examine Krishna river dispute from basin perspective.
Answer: Competing irrigation and hydropower demands across Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana cause conflict.
Answer: Competing irrigation and hydropower demands across Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana cause conflict.
Boundary & Territorial Issues
Q663. Discuss Assam-Meghalaya boundary dispute.
Answer: Colonial administrative demarcation and ethnic factors drive territorial claims.
Answer: Colonial administrative demarcation and ethnic factors drive territorial claims.
Q664. Analyse creation of Telangana as regional identity assertion.
Answer: Perceived neglect in resource allocation led to statehood demand.
Answer: Perceived neglect in resource allocation led to statehood demand.
🌾 Resource & Economic Conflicts
Q665. Examine coal mining and tribal displacement in central India.
Answer: Resource extraction causes environmental degradation and livelihood loss.
Answer: Resource extraction causes environmental degradation and livelihood loss.
Q666. Analyse sand mining conflicts in river basins.
Answer: Unregulated extraction leads to riverbank erosion and ecological damage.
Answer: Unregulated extraction leads to riverbank erosion and ecological damage.
🏙 Urban & Regional Movements
Q667. Discuss Gorkhaland movement from regional planning perspective.
Answer: Cultural identity and uneven development drive sub-regional demands.
Answer: Cultural identity and uneven development drive sub-regional demands.
Q668. Analyse Bodoland territorial conflict.
Answer: Ethnic aspirations and land control issues underlie conflict.
Answer: Ethnic aspirations and land control issues underlie conflict.
Energy & Environmental Conflicts
Q669. Evaluate hydroelectric projects and interstate tensions.
Answer: Dam construction alters downstream water availability.
Answer: Dam construction alters downstream water availability.
Q670. Analyse nuclear power plant opposition movements.
Answer: Safety concerns and displacement issues trigger protests.
Answer: Safety concerns and displacement issues trigger protests.
Advanced Conflict Expansion (Q671–680)
- Q671. Mullaperiyar dam dispute.
- Q672. Satluj-Yamuna Link canal issue.
- Q673. Inter-state migration tensions.
- Q674. Forest rights and tribal autonomy.
- Q675. Coastal fishing conflicts.
- Q676. Border area development programme.
- Q677. River basin authority reforms.
- Q678. Federalism and fiscal conflict.
- Q679. Regional party politics and development.
- Q680. Spatial justice and inclusive federal planning.
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