GS1 · Geography

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

“Stubble burning destroys fodder, pollutes the air, causes respiratory diseases and worsens greenhouse”. In light of this statement discuss issues associated with Stubble Buring in India and suggest a way forward.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system. How can it be made effective in urban areas?

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

Explaining the problems faced by the sugar industry in India, account for the measures taken by the government to support it.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

“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.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

“Urbanisation and migration are causing feminisation of the agricultural sector in India”. In the light of this statement, discuss socio-economic impacts of feminisation of the agricultural sector.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

How far has linguistic diversity helped in strengthening Indian unity?

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

How do the melting of the Arctic ice and glaciers of the Antarctic differently affect the weather patterns and human activities on the Earth? Explain.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Discuss the significance of natural farming and suggest measures that can be taken for smooth transition from conventional to chemical-free farming.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

“India’s cities are the drivers of economic growth with significant production and consumption, however, this sunrise story is threatened by unsustainable urban development in the era of climate change”. Comment.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Despite India being one of the countries of Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of the water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on the regional environment.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India?

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Why is India considered as a subcontinent? Elaborate your answer.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Discuss the reasons behind high-tech industries in many countries being attracted to the peripheral areas of the major metropolitan centers.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

What do you understand by tropical cyclones and how are they formed? Also examine the impact of these cyclones on India.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

Food fortification is the new panacea for nutritional deficiency in the Indian population. Critically discuss.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

What do you understand by Black Carbon? Discuss its impacts on the melting of glacier.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

As the severity of the water crisis in India increases every year, all stakeholders must use a variety of measures to tackle the water crisis. Comment.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Elucidate the challenges faced by a newly independent India.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

What are seismic waves? Give a detailed account of different types of seismic waves.