75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – World Geography
Indian Geography
Q1. Recent studies have found that katabatic winds are contributing to the cooling of the Himalayan region despite global warming. Discuss what are katabatic winds and how they contribute to the cooling of the Himalayan region. 10M
Key demand of the question
To explain what katabatic winds are, their formation, and how they contribute to cooling in the Himalayan region.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Introduce the concept of katabatic winds, explaining their general characteristics and formation. Briefly mention their relevance to the climate of the Himalayan region.
Body:
- In the first part discuss what are katabatic winds and then mention the typical conditions for their formation, such as clear skies, strong radiative cooling, and high-altitude areas.
- Next, write about their impact on the Himalayan Region like – the cooling effect, balancing global warming effects and their implication on the Himalayan ecosystem.
Conclusion
Conclude accordingly.
Q2. Discuss the factors that have led to increased instances of landslides in hilly states of India. Additionally, suggest some remedial measures. 15M
Key demand of the question
To identify and analyze the factors contributing to the increased instances of landslides in hilly states of India and to suggest effective remedial measures.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Introduce the phenomenon of landslides, explaining what they are and why they are particularly significant in the context of India’s hilly states.
Body:
- First, mention the factors leading to increased instances of landslides: Natural (rainfall, seismic activity, melting of snow) and Anthropogenic factors (urbanisation, deforestation, mining, infra development etc.).
- Also, link it with climate change and geomorphological features of the region.
- Then, mention the remedial measures like afforestation, improved land use planning, EWS continuous monitoring etc.
Conclusion
Conclude by writing a way forward.
ETHICS
Q3. “Values are learned first by listening and observation, then reflection, and finally with practice”. Elucidate. 10M
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General Studies Paper 4 and Karnataka’s recent initiative “Navu Manujaru” to impart ethical values.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Begin by defining the value or give the context to the topic.
Body:
- Elaborate on how the values are imparted through different social institutes.
- Then partition your answer and show how values are learnt by listening and observation, then cover how value is shown in reflection and lastly show how value is inculcated from practice.
- You can include the Nolan 7 principles as the necessary values that officers should have.
Conclusion:
Summarize by highlighting the importance of values in the present day.
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