“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.

Examine how the physiography of peninsular India influences its drainage patterns, climate, and economic activities.

“Blue economy presents a new sphere of economic activities with great potential”. In light of this statement discuss the significance and list the steps taken by India to promote the blue economy.

Discuss the impacts of permafrost thawing on global climate change and its implications. Suggest measures to mitigate the adverse effects of permafrost thawing.

What do you understand by tropical cyclones? Elaborate how tropical cyclones differ from the temperate cyclones.

Discuss the internal structure of the Earth and comment on S and P-waves shadow zones with suitable diagrams.

What do you understand by Urban Heat Island effect? Mention the factors that give rise to this phenomenon.