Geography Optional – Paper II

Page 27 – Advanced Case Studies & Interlinking Themes

Advanced Analytical Questions (Q521–540)

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 1. River Interlinking & Water Security

• National River Linking Project
• Inter-basin Water Transfer
• Environmental Concerns
• Federal Conflicts

 2. Himalayan & Coastal Case Studies

• Char Dham Infrastructure
• Landslides & Fragile Ecology
• Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)
• Sea-Level Rise

🌾 3. Agricultural & Rural Case Studies

• Punjab Green Revolution Model
• Millet Mission & Dryland Farming
• Watershed Development
• Farmer Producer Organisations

 4. Urban & Industrial Case Studies

• Mumbai Floods
• Delhi Air Pollution
• Industrial Corridors
• Metro Rail Expansion

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📘 Model Questions & Answers (Q521–530)

Q521. Critically analyse National River Linking Project.
Answer: It aims to reduce regional water imbalance but faces ecological and federal challenges.

Q522. Examine inter-state water disputes in India.
Answer: Disputes arise due to uneven basin distribution and political-economic priorities.

Q523. Evaluate Char Dham project’s ecological impact.
Answer: Road widening increased landslide vulnerability in fragile Himalayan terrain.

Q524. Analyse coastal regulation challenges.
Answer: Urban expansion and tourism pressure weaken CRZ enforcement.

Q525. Assess sustainability of Green Revolution model.
Answer: While boosting production, it caused groundwater depletion and soil degradation.

Q526. Discuss dryland farming strategies.
Answer: Millet promotion and watershed management enhance resilience.

Q527. Analyse Mumbai floods case study.
Answer: Wetland encroachment and extreme rainfall intensified urban flooding.

Q528. Examine Delhi air pollution spatial dynamics.
Answer: Crop burning, vehicular emissions and winter inversion worsen pollution.

Q529. Evaluate industrial corridor development.
Answer: Corridors promote regional growth but may increase inequality.

Q530. Analyse metro rail impact on urban geography.
Answer: Metro expansion reshapes land use and reduces congestion.

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📝 Analytical Short Questions (Q531–540)

• Q531. Examine groundwater crisis in north-west India.
• Q532. Analyse river rejuvenation programmes.
• Q533. Discuss sea-level rise vulnerability.
• Q534. Evaluate climate-smart agriculture.
• Q535. Analyse watershed development success stories.
• Q536. Examine FPO role in rural development.
• Q537. Discuss urban heat island effect.
• Q538. Evaluate air quality management strategies.
• Q539. Analyse transport-oriented urban planning.
• Q540. Critically assess integrated regional development using case studies.

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