Account for the drivers and impact of marine heatwaves on marine Ecosystem Structure and ocean biodiversity in the world.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. Account for the drivers and impact of marine heatwaves on marine Ecosystem Structure and ocean biodiversity in the world. (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. UPSC asked Question related …

Accounting for horizontal and vertical distribution of Salinity, discuss the regional distribution of salinity in the major oceans across the world.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 2. Accounting for horizontal and vertical distribution of Salinity, discuss the regional distribution of salinity in the major oceans across the world. (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 …

Why there are seasonal variations in the Indian monsoons? Strong monsoon may not always be a welcome news for farmers. Critically Analyse.

Topic: geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 2. Why there are seasonal variations in the Indian monsoons? Strong monsoon may not always be a welcome news for farmers. Critically Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights …

Explain the reasons that make continental shelves one of the highly productive ecosystems.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. Explain the reasons that make continental shelves one of the highly productive ecosystems. (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-2022 Secure timetable. Key …

Examine economic significance of the resources in the continental shelf of the Indian Ocean.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 2. Examine economic significance of the resources in the continental shelf of the Indian Ocean. (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 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure …

Explain the major relief features of the ocean floor. What is the significance of studying ocean floor?

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. Explain the major relief features of the ocean floor. What is the significance of studying ocean floor? (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 …

Though Local winds occur on a small spatial scale and are short-lived, local winds can have profound impact on the livelihood of the region. Comment.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 2. Though Local winds occur on a small spatial scale and are short-lived, local winds can have profound impact on the livelihood of the region. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General …

Discuss the development of pressure belts and their distribution over the globe.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. Discuss the development of pressure belts and their distribution over the globe. (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-2022 Secure timetable. Key …

Explain the concept of sea floor spreading. What are the geographic features associated with sea floor spreading?

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 2. Explain the concept of sea floor spreading. What are the geographic features associated with sea floor spreading? (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 and mentioned as part …

Why is the theory of plate tectonics considered to be more complete than the continental drift theory? Examine.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. Why is the theory of plate tectonics considered to be more complete than the continental drift theory? Examine. (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 …

While the earth’s crust is undergoing constructive changes to create new relief, external forces of nature are working vigorously to level this down. Explain.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 2. While the earth’s crust is undergoing constructive changes to create new relief, external forces of nature are working vigorously to level this down. Explain. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Certificate Physical & Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong. Why the question: The question is part of …

The scale of geologic time is vast, currently estimated at nearly 4.6 billion years. During that time, life evolved into the familiar forms we see today. Elaborate upon the importance of studying geologic time scale (GTS).

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 2. The scale of geologic time is vast, currently estimated at nearly 4.6 billion years. During that time, life evolved into the familiar forms we see today. Elaborate upon the importance of studying geologic time scale (GTS). (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the …

Seismic waves helps us to unravel the mysteries of the Earth’s interior. Explain.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1. Seismic waves helps us to unravel the mysteries of the Earth’s interior. Explain. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: NCERT fundamentals of physical Geography for Class-XI Why the question:  The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part …

Geography-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 8

ARCHIVES 09 September 2014 Answer in about 400 words: 1) Explain the origin, distribution and characteristics of  tropical cyclones. 2) Discuss the origin, movements and characteristics of air masses and explain their role in influencing world climates. 3) Explain the basis of Koppen’s classification of climates. Also mention its merits and limitations.  

Geography-2014 – Answer Writing Challenge – 7

ARCHIVES 08 September 2014 1) Explain how Bosche and Haldenhang lead to the Theory of Slope Replacement. (400 Words) 2) Characteristics of the standard epigene cycle of erosion. (250 words) 3)  Programmes initiated by the International Council of Science on Earth System Studies. (250 words)

Geography-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 6

ARCHIVES 06 September 2014 1) Bring out the relevance of seismic study in determining the  structure of earth’s interiors (400 Words) 2) Name the climatically controlled agents of erosion. Explain how they differ in terms of properties of matter. Compare their landforms produced by each one of them (250 Words) 3)  Palaeozoic glacial evidence for Continental Drift. (150 …

Geography – 2014 – Answer Writing Challenge – 5

ARCHIVES 05 September 2014 1. “ Structure is a dominant control factor in the evolution of Landforms”    Discuss with suitable examples. (450 Words) Answer in 450 words each: (a)Highlight the geomorphic features essentially found in topographies under    the Second Cycle of Erosion. (b)Discuss views on slope development provided by L.C.King.

Geography-2104: Answer Writing Challenge – 3

ARCHIVES 03 September 2014 Answer in about 450 words Discuss the concept of polycyclic landforms and present an analytical study of the  polycyclic landforms of a selected region. Discuss the concept of volcanicity and show how the theory of Plate Tectonics explains the mechanism of volcanism and volcanic eruptions.