📘 Geography Optional – Paper I (Advanced Series)

Page 41 – Oceanography Case Studies & Applied Analysis

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Q1. Discuss Indian Ocean circulation and its climatic significance. (20 Marks)

• Monsoon-driven currents
• Seasonal reversal
• Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
• Impact on Indian rainfall

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Q2. Examine Coral Bleaching in Great Barrier Reef & Lakshadweep. (20 Marks)

• Sea surface temperature rise
• El Niño linkage
• Ecological consequences
• Conservation efforts

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Q3. Evaluate 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami – causes and lessons. (15 Marks)

• Subduction zone earthquake
• Wave propagation
• Disaster management reforms

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Q4. Discuss Upwelling along western coasts of continents. (15 Marks)

• Cold currents
• Rich fisheries
• Peru & Benguela examples

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Q5. Assess role of Gulf Stream in European climate moderation. (15 Marks)

• Warm current transport
• North Atlantic Drift
• Climate stability concerns

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Q6. Explain Marine Pollution with special reference to plastic waste. (15 Marks)

• Great Pacific Garbage Patch
• Microplastics
• Impact on marine biodiversity

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Q7. Discuss Sea Level Rise impacts on small island nations. (15 Marks)

• Maldives vulnerability
• Coastal erosion
• Climate refugees

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Q8. Examine Deep Sea Mining prospects and concerns. (15 Marks)

• Polymetallic nodules
• Environmental risks
• Indian Ocean exploration

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Q9. Evaluate Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZ) in India. (15 Marks)

• Protection framework
• Development vs conservation debate

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Q10. Write short notes on: (10 Marks)

• Marine Heatwaves
• EEZ (India’s maritime zone)
• Thermocline

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