Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
1. What are mesoscale winds? What are the factors affecting their formation? Explain their impact on local climate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about mesoscale winds/ local winds and their impact on local climate.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining mesoscale or local winds and their features.
Body:
First, write the major mesoscale/ local winds witnessed across the globe and factors affecting their formation.
Next, write their impact of livelihood of the people – positive impact – influencing climate, agriculture etc. Cite examples for the same.
Next, write the negative impact of the local winds – destruction of crops, extreme conditions. Cite examples for the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning ways to adapt to the negative impacts.
