Tag: Geomorphology

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Evaluate the role of the Aravalli Range in influencing climate, soil formation and desertification processes in north-western India. Also propose measures to enhance its ecological functions.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. Q2. Evaluate the role of the Aravalli Range in influencing climate, soil formation and desertification processes in north-western India. Also propose measures to enhance its ecological functions. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Aravalli Range has gained attention due to concerns over ecological …

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The interaction between lithosphere and atmosphere plays a critical role in shaping Earth’s surface. Explain this interaction. Analyse its impact on geomorphic processes. Evaluate its relevance in disaster occurrence.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. Q2. The interaction between lithosphere and atmosphere plays a critical role in shaping Earth’s surface. Explain this interaction. Analyse its impact on geomorphic processes. Evaluate its relevance in disaster occurrence. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Growing climate variability and increasing disaster events highlight …

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Explain the process of formation of salt domes and their geomorphological significance. Highlight their global distribution.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. Q2. Explain the process of formation of salt domes and their geomorphological significance. Highlight their global distribution. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Difficult Reference: IE Why the question Unusual geomorphological features like salt domes have gained attention due to recent focus on Hormuz formations and their scientific significance. Key …

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Discuss the geomorphological processes responsible for mountain building. Analyse the relationship between tectonic activity and earthquake hazards. Suggest strategies for reducing vulnerability in tectonically active regions.

Topic: World Geography Q1. Discuss the geomorphological processes responsible for mountain building. Analyse the relationship between tectonic activity and earthquake hazards. Suggest strategies for reducing vulnerability in tectonically active regions. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Mountain building and earthquake hazards are closely linked to plate tectonics and active geomorphological processes, …

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Explain the geomorphic processes responsible for the formation and maintenance of river deltas. Analyse how human interventions disrupt these processes. Assess the consequences for delta sustainability.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. Q2. Explain the geomorphic processes responsible for the formation and maintenance of river deltas. Analyse how human interventions disrupt these processes. Assess the consequences for delta sustainability. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Indian and global river deltas are facing accelerated land subsidence, altered …

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Explain the geomorphological significance of the Aravalli range in the north-western Indian landscape. Analyse how human interventions have altered this role.

Topic: changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes Q2. Explain the geomorphological significance of the Aravalli range in the north-western Indian landscape. Analyse how human interventions have altered this role. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Due to …

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Examine the causes of increasing monsoon rainfall in the Western Ghats. Discuss its implications for geomorphological processes in the region.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography Q2. Examine the causes of increasing monsoon rainfall in the Western Ghats. Discuss its implications for geomorphological processes in the region. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: A recent study by researchers at the Central University of Kerala (CUK) has revealed a significant increase …

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The great rift: Africa’s splitting plates could give birth to a new ocean, but with consequences

GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geography – Geomorphology   Source: DTE Context: Scientists, in 2020, predicted a new ocean would be created as Africa gradually splits into two separate parts.  The division of the continent is connected to the East African Rift, which appeared in the desert of Ethiopia in 2005, triggering the formation of a …

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