Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
1. What are the factors that affect the distribution of rainfall over the India subcontinent? Examine the impact of climate change on rainfall distribution. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about factors affecting rainfall distribution and impact of climate change on it.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give a brief introduction of the rainfall pattern of the Indian subcontinent.
Body:
First, give a detailed description of various factors such as the direction of winds, pressure conditions, El Nino and La Nina, etc., which affect the distribution of rainfall in India. Draw a map for better representation.
In the next part, explain how the pattern has been changing due to climate change e.g., changes in terms of intensity, duration, frequency, and spatial distribution. Write about its impact.
Conclusion:
Write about the ways to overcome the negative impact of climate change on rainfall distribution.
