ClearMains
10 marks · 150 words
Practice this question
Handwrite your answer the way you would in the real exam, photograph it, and get AI-graded, rubric-based feedback — scores per dimension, strengths, gaps, and what a topper would add.
Handwrite it, get it evaluated →Want the full paper experience instead? Assemble a timed practice paper from the full GS1 question bank.
More on GS1 · Geography
What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India?
“India’s water crisis is less about scarcity and more about mismanagement.”Critically analyse this statement with reference to unsustainable agricultural practices, inequitable urban consumption, and recurring interstate river disputes.
Explain the formation of karst landscapes and their characteristic features. Also, discuss their impact on water resources and land use.
The Eastern and Western Ghats are two major mountain ranges in India, yet their influence on climate and agriculture differs significantly. Discuss.
Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources? (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)
Discuss the internal structure of the Earth and comment on S and P-waves shadow zones with suitable diagrams.