Geography (Human Environmental Interaction)

This Exam Covers the Following Topics

  1. Human-Environmental Interactions in the Amazon Basin:
    • Geography and climate of the Amazon Basin.
    • Rainforest ecosystem (flora and fauna).
    • Human adaptations and lifestyle in the Amazon Basin.
    • Slash and burn agriculture in the Amazon.
    • Impact of deforestation and environmental degradation in the Amazon.
    • Wildlife species in the Amazon, including birds, reptiles, and fish (e.g., anacondas, toucans, piranhas).
    • Trans-Amazon Highway and its impact on human accessibility and environmental degradation.
  2. Human-Environmental Interactions in the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin:
    • Geography and topography of the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin.
    • Climate and monsoon dependency.
    • Agriculture in the plains (e.g., paddy, wheat) and terrace farming in mountainous areas.
    • Population distribution in the basin.
    • Major cities along the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers.
    • Environmental challenges such as deforestation, soil erosion, and river pollution.
    • Wildlife in the basin (e.g., Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceros, elephants).
    • Importance of waterways, ports, and tourism in the region.
  3. Environmental and Socio-Economic Impacts:
    • Deforestation’s effect on biodiversity and climate change.
    • Population pressure and urbanization in the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin.
    • Indigenous practices vs. modern agricultural developments.
    • Economic development vs. environmental conservation, particularly in the context of infrastructure projects like the Trans-Amazon highway.
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