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IAS GEOGRAPHY (Main) Physical Geography : CLIMATOLOGY - Question Pattern & Trend Analysis

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1. Compare the structure and associated weather conditions of tropical cyclone with that of temperate cyclone. (06/60) 2. Discuss the main features of the climatic classification system evolved by Koppen. Also point out its anomalies. (05/60) 3. Discuss the mechanism and significance of tricellular meridional circulation of atmosphere. 4. Discuss the criteria which Thornthwaite adopted for his 1948 classification of world climates. 5. Discuss the concept of air masses and present their classification. 6. Give an account of the types and distribution of precipitation on the surface of the earth. 7. Make a comparative study of the tropical and temperate cyclones. 8. Cs type of climate, as per Koppen's classification 9. Discuss the nature and. composition of earth's atmosphere. (02/60) (02/60) (01/60) (00/60) (99/60) (99/20) (98/60)

10. Define air masses. How do they originate? Classify them and state the characteristics of anyone type. (97/60) 11. Examine critically the drawbacks of Koppen's Classification of climates. Explain how Thornthwaite attempted to overcome Koppen's limitations. (96/60) 12. Explain the illustrate the life-cycle of a temperate cyclone and also describe the weather associated with it. (95/60) 13. Inversion of temperature (95/20)

14. Explain the basis of Koppen's classification of climates. Also mention its merits and limitations. (94/60) 15. Discuss the origin, movements and characteristics of air masses and explain their role in influencing world climates. (92/60) 16. Explain the origin, distribution and characteristics of tropical cyclones 17. Hydrological cycle 18. Explain the basic criteria used in Thronthwaites 1948 classification of climate. (91/60) (91/20) (90/60)

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