GS1 · Geography

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Discuss the major factors that are responsible for the origin of ocean currents across the globe.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Explain the various types of landforms formed under Karst topography.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Discuss the term heat budget and how it impacts the temperature in the earth's atmosphere.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Explain the term earthquake swarms and how they are different from aftershocks and foreshocks.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

Explain the significance of the Eastern Ghats for India. Suggest steps that can be taken to conserve the biodiversity of the region (250 Words).

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples. (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020)

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far- reaching impact on the water resources of India? (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020)

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures. (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020)

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods, and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum- Pacific Zone.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples. (150 words) (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020).

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

Discussing the impacts of Micro Climatic zones shifting in India, suggest measures required to mitigate its impact.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

What do you understand by the phenomenon of the inversion of temperature? Examine how does it impact the atmosphere and the weather.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

Landslides are more than just a natural phenomena. Discuss the statement and suggest the ways to mitigate the disaster.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

Traditional knowledge of water conservation is the only sustainable way to counter the dangers of national water emergencies. Discuss.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

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

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

What do you understand by Western Disturbances? Discuss its impact on Indian weather systems.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

What do you understand by seismic noise? Discuss its impact on measuring the earth's seismic activities.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

Monsoon has wide ranging impacts on Socio-Economic Life in India. Substantiate.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

Discuss the evolution of the layered structure of the Earth along with the formation of the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.

GS1 · Geography · 10 marks

The issue of multiple time-zones for a country like India keeps resurfacing. In this context, examine the feasibility of multiple time zones in India.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

Explain the concept of geomagnetism. Discuss the impact of the recent shift in the Earth’s magnetic north pole.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

What are the causes of ocean currents? How do currents affect the temperature of a region?

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

“Our earth is a playfield for two opposing groups of geomorphic processes.” Discuss.

GS1 · Geography · 15 marks

What do you understand by intrusive forms? Briefly describe various intrusive forms.