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Geography Optional – Paper II

Page 33 – Advanced Case Study Deep Analysis

Model Questions (Q641–660)


 Water & River Basin Case Studies

Q641. Critically analyse Cauvery water dispute from geographical perspective.

Answer: Uneven rainfall distribution, delta irrigation dependence and upstream-downstream dynamics drive conflict.
Q642. Examine Ganga river rejuvenation initiatives.

Answer: Namami Gange integrates pollution control, afforestation and riverfront development.

 Himalayan Ecology Case Studies

Q643. Analyse Kedarnath disaster as development-environment conflict.

Answer: Infrastructure expansion and extreme rainfall intensified flood damage.
Q644. Discuss Tehri dam project and displacement issues.

Answer: Hydropower benefits came at cost of ecological and social disruption.

 Urban & Industrial Case Studies

Q645. Examine Delhi air pollution spatial dynamics.

Answer: Crop burning, vehicular density and winter inversion worsen AQI.
Q646. Analyse Mumbai 2005 floods case study.

Answer: Encroached wetlands and drainage failure amplified rainfall impact.

🌾 Agricultural & Rural Transformation Case Studies

Q647. Assess Punjab’s Green Revolution sustainability crisis.

Answer: Monoculture farming depleted groundwater and soil nutrients.
Q648. Evaluate Telangana’s Mission Kakatiya irrigation model.

Answer: Tank restoration improved groundwater recharge and farm productivity.

⚡ Energy & Industrial Corridor Case Studies

Q649. Analyse Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).

Answer: Enhances connectivity and industrial clustering along western corridor.
Q650. Discuss solar park development in Rajasthan.

Answer: Thar desert region provides high solar insolation potential.

 Advanced Case Expansion (Q651–660)

  • Q651. Chennai water crisis 2019.
  • Q652. Kerala floods and climate variability.
  • Q653. North-East connectivity projects.
  • Q654. Coastal erosion in Odisha.
  • Q655. Farmer suicides spatial concentration.
  • Q656. Industrial pollution in Vapi-Ankleshwar belt.
  • Q657. Urban metro expansion case.
  • Q658. Desertification in western Rajasthan.
  • Q659. Aspirational districts case study.
  • Q660. Integrated river basin planning model.

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