UPSC Mains question bank

GS3 · Bio-diversity & Environment · 10 marks

Discuss the advantages of river linking projects and its possible impact on the environment.

GS3 · Bio-diversity & Environment · 10 marks

Environment Impact Assessment treads the path of development with sustainability. Examine. (150 words).

GS3 · Bio-diversity & Environment · 15 marks

Examine the reasons for rising incidents of human-wildlife conflict. Suggest some possible measures to tackle this problem of modern age.

GS3 · Bio-diversity & Environment · 15 marks

‘Common but Differentiated responsibility’ is the sustainable way forward to tackle climate change. Examine.

GS3 · Bio-diversity & Environment · 10 marks

What are the steps that need to be taken to promote sustainable agriculture and food security in the wake of climate change?

GS3 · Bio-diversity & Environment · 15 marks

. More than a year after the e-waste management rules were notified, there is little evidence that it is being implemented. Examine the causes behind India's problem of e-waste and the reasons due to which rules have been ineffective.

GS3 · Bio-diversity & Environment · 10 marks

While there are ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and restrict global warming to below 2°C or even below 1.5°C, there are also efforts to help us live in a world where average global temperatures are rising. Examine.

GS3 · Bio-diversity & Environment · 15 marks

: As per the recent Lancet Study, one out of every eight deaths in India is attributable to air pollution. Examine the causes, and the environmental and health impacts, of rising air pollution in India.

GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks

In the context of increasing incidence of heatwaves and deteriorating air quality, critically examine how slow-onset disasters challenge conventional disaster management frameworks and necessitate a reorientation of policy responses. (250 words )

GS3 · Disaster Management · 10 marks

In the context of community-centric approaches, examine how local knowledge and decentralised governance can enhance disaster preparedness and recovery. ( 150 words).

GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks

With growing risks from climate change, sea-level rise and extreme weather events, analyse the need for integrating climate adaptation strategies with disaster risk reduction policies. (250 words).

GS3 · Disaster Management · 10 marks

“How does community participation contribute to sustainable disaster risk reduction in India?” Discuss with suitable examples.

GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks

How far has India’s disaster management framework moved from a relief-centric approach to a mitigation- and resilience-based approach? Discuss with suitable examples.

GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks

Disasters are not merely natural events but outcomes of governance failures.Critically examine this statement with reference to recent disasters in India.

GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks

Climate change is acting as a risk multiplier for disasters.’ Analyse this statement in the context of disaster management in India.

GS3 · Disaster Management · 10 marks

Stampedes are often preventable tragedies rooted in inadequate planning, lack of accountability, and weak enforcement. Comment.

GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks

“The Himalayan region is simultaneously India’s water tower and disaster epicenter.” Critically examine in light of glacier retreat and hydropower expansion.

GS3 · Disaster Management · 10 marks

Do structural interventions such as embankments and dams provide long-term solutions to floods, or do they create new vulnerabilities? Critically evaluate.

GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks

Critically analyze how climate change is altering the frequency and intensity of cloudbursts in India. Assess the preparedness of India’s disaster management framework to address cloudburst events.

GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks

"Disasters in India are often a result of development choices rather than natural hazards alone." Examine how unplanned urbanization has contributed to increasing disaster risk.

GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks

“With the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, India must urgently integrate climate change adaptation into its disaster risk management framework. Discuss in the context of recent events and policy responses.”

GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks

Discuss the current flood management strategies adopted by Indian cities. How effective are these strategies in mitigating urban flooding, and what improvements can be made in flood risk management and disaster preparedness?

GS3 · Disaster Management · 10 marks

Indian cities face rising risks from both natural and man-made disasters. Discuss the need for integrating disaster risk reduction (DRR) into urban planning and infrastructure.

GS3 · Disaster Management · 10 marks

How does the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) contribute to reducing vulnerability in coastal states?

GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks

Critically evaluate the effectiveness of India’s disaster management framework. Suggest key reforms to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience in the face of growing climate risks.