Geography PYQs

Every question UPSC has set in Geography since 2013, 771 in all. Open one to see how to tackle it, or write an answer and have it checked.

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What is ‘Helical’ flow? How Helical flow accounts for meander modifications?

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Define ‘pseudo monsoon’ and explain its spatial distribution.

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How are seamounts and Guyots the same and different? Comment.

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How a ‘Solum’ as a concept different from ‘Pedon’? Describe.

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With suitable examples describe the hazards of flood plain settlement.

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“Environmental geomorphology deals with the impact of natural landforms and processes.” Elucidate with suitable examples.

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Discuss the potential consequences of the collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) for the world.

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“Overgrazing has become an alarming situation of bioloss in many bio-geographical regions of the world.” Illustrate with examples.

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Describe the general characteristics and structure of a thunderstorm and suggest suitable classification of thunderstorm.

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Anthropogenic impacts have caused major global and regional changes and imbalances in ecosystem. Elucidate with examples.

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What is scarification? List out various impacts and examples of scarification on land.

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How does the annual variations in temperature and precipitation influence plants growth, development and distribution? How do animals cope up with variations in climate?

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Examine the importance of axis of dilation of airmasses in frontogenesis and the origin of Temperate cyclones.

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Construction of large dams poses serious challenges. Describe the threats and solutions associated with it.

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“Systematic Geography is essentially analytical and makes generic concepts and Universal Laws.” Elucidate with examples.

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Critically examine the significance of five functioning forms with regard to agricultural regions of the world proposed by D. Whittlesey.

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“The majority of migrants go only a short distance.” Explain with examples.

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“Sustainable development requires Intergenerational and Intragenerational equity.” Comment with examples.

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“Under what situations Von Thunen’s model of agricultural location is still rational.” Justify with examples.

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Discuss the Geometry of Land Values in Urban Community and delimiting the Central Business District (CBD) in detail.

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Analyse the measuring patterns of settlement in relation to the nearest Neighbour Index and Rank-Size-Rule in detail.

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Write an essay on disease and global warming according to the report of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

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What are the main concerns of radical geography? Describe the salient features and objectives of radicalism in geography.

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Discuss agricultural productivity and techniques adopted for computing efficiency in the levels of agricultural productivity.

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Elaborate partition of Indian subcontinent and international migration in detail.

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What are the principles of urban planning? Critically analyse town planning in India in the post independence period.

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What are the approaches of human development? Describe in detail the measures for computing human development index.

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Explain the Rimland Theory with reference to ongoing geopolitical scenario in the world.

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On the outline map of India mark: Bitra Island, Lohit River, Dras, Kuno National Park, Yadadri, Mahi Basin, Tamralipta, Toranmal, Raya Heritage City, Varkala.

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Briefly describe the origin, distribution and economic significance of Cuddapah and Dharwar rock systems of India.

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Explain the vertical zonation of vegetation of the Himalayas.

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Describe the geographical conditions necessary for the growth of mangrove forests in India. Explain their ecological and economic significance.

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The relationship between El Niño and the Indian monsoon is becoming complex under the conditions of global warming. Critically examine.

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Discuss the role of the private sector in the technological advancements of the defence industry in India.

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Explain the global supply chain for the fertilizer industry in India. How do international prices of key inputs affect domestic production?

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Examine the causes and consequences of crop diversification in India. How can crop diversification contribute to sustainable agriculture?

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India’s vulnerability to maritime choke-points has increased sharply over time due to geopolitical tensions. Discuss.

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Efficient use of energy resources can resolve the energy crisis in India. Comment.

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Analyse the spatial distribution of India’s automobile industry. How have the clusters like Chennai, Pune and Gurugram emerged as key auto-hubs?

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Describe the role of energy pipelines in the industrial development and in reducing the regional imbalances in India.

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