Previous Year Question Paper (2026)
2026
Geography — Honours
Paper: DSCC-14 (India and West Bengal)
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Full Marks: 75
Category - A
Answer any ten questions.
2 × 10
1. What is a tectonic province? Give an example.
2. Mention two objectives of White Revolution.
3. Name two major automobile manufacturing centres in India.
4. Define SEZ. Name one SEZ in West Bengal.
5. What is meant by river regime?
6. Mention two characteristics of laterite soil.
7. Which physiographic division of India is most tectonically unstable?
8. Mention two tea-producing districts of West Bengal.
9. Amw type of climate is found in which part of India?
10. What are the major products of Haldia industries?
11. Which two states were initially associated with the Green Revolution?
12. What is the difference between emigration and immigration?
13. What is meant by life expectancy?
14. Which are the renowned top most points in Darjeeling Himalayas?
Category - B
Answer any five questions (each within 125 words).
5 × 5
15. Briefly discuss the role of irrigation and HYV seeds in the Green Revolution of India.
16. Explain the interrelationship between soil type and natural vegetation in India.
17. Explain the concept of regionalization of India after P. Sengupta.
18. State how Bangalore has become one of the leading IT centres in India.
19. Explain the geomorphic factors influencing drainage characteristics in West Bengal.
20. Highlight the causes and consequences of migration in West Bengal.
21. Why is flood a recurring problem in North Bengal?
Category - C
Answer any two questions (each within 500 words).
15 × 2
22. Discuss on characteristics, distribution and agricultural significance of different soil types in India. (5+5+5)
23. Elucidate the growth, development and economic significance of automobile industry in India. (5+5+5)
24. Analyse the ecological significance of the Sundarbans and examine the environmental threats faced by the region. (8+7)
25. Discuss on the growth and distribution of population in West Bengal. Critically analyse their impact on regional development. (8+7)
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