Optionals IAS Mains Geography: Questions 740 - 755 of 1537
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Question 740
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Essay▾Highlighting the shortcomings of Continental Drift Theory, explain how plate Tectonics emerged as a much widely accepted theory? (15 marks) (Examrace Test Series 2017)
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Continental Drift Theory
- Continental drift theory was the first comprehensive theory of non-permanence of earth.
- It was given by Alfred Wegener (1912) here are some major shortcomings like-
- He described the pole fleeing and tidal forces as the cause of movement (Scientifically proven it is not possible) .
- Explained that continental landmass (SIAL) floa…
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Question 741
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Essay▾“Every migration current produces a counter-current” . Comment. (Examrace Test Series 2017)
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Migration Current
- In Ravenstein՚s theory of migration, one of the major proposition was – “Every migration current produces a counter current” .
- While observing the effects & counter effect of migration both on source region as well as resource regions, Ravenstein concluded that the migrations affects both source as well as destination with further s…
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Question 747
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Essay▾Highlight the role of agricultural census in India. Briefly account for the state of agriculture 2015 - 16 (20 marks)
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Role of Agricultural Census in India
- Collection and maintenance of agricultural statistics assumes importance, due to predominance of agriculture in India It contributes close to of GDP and employs more than half of the population.
- India possesses only world; arable land, but has to feed of population. This imbalance is likely to worsen further.
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