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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.
Q662. Examine Krishna river dispute from basin perspective.

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.
Q664. Analyse creation of Telangana as regional identity assertion.

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.
Q666. Analyse sand mining conflicts in river basins.

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.
Q668. Analyse Bodoland territorial 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.
Q670. Analyse nuclear power plant opposition movements.

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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