Geography

2017 · Q510 marks150 words

How does the Juno Mission of NASA help to understand the origin and evolution of the Earth?

2017 · Q610 marks150 words

"In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for development." Discuss.

2017 · Q710 marks150 words

Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulses because of which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations.

2017 · Q810 marks150 words

How does the cryosphere affect global climate?

2017 · Q1415 marks250 words

Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its multi-dimensional effects.

2017 · Q1515 marks250 words

Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude oil producing areas, particularly in many of the developing countries. Explain its implications.

2017 · Q1615 marks250 words

In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India?

2017 · Q1715 marks250 words

What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in Monsoon Asia?

2018 · Q410 marks150 words

Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?

2018 · Q510 marks150 words

Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region?

2018 · Q610 marks150 words

Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.

2018 · Q710 marks150 words

What are the consequences of spreading of 'Dead Zones' on marine ecosystem?

2018 · Q1415 marks250 words

"The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system." How can it be made effective in urban areas?

2018 · Q1515 marks250 words

Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.

2018 · Q1615 marks250 words

What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.

2019 · Q410 marks150 words

Assess the impact of global warming on the coral life system with examples.

2019 · Q510 marks150 words

Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology.

2019 · Q610 marks150 words

Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India?

2019 · Q710 marks150 words

Discuss the factors for localisation of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India.

2019 · Q1415 marks250 words

What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India?

2019 · Q1515 marks250 words

How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism?

2019 · Q1715 marks250 words

How do ocean currents and water masses differ in their impacts on marine life and coastal environment? Give suitable examples.

2020 · Q410 marks150 words

Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum-Pacific Zone.

2020 · Q510 marks150 words

The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples.

2020 · Q610 marks150 words

How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far-reaching impact on the water resources of India?

2020 · Q710 marks150 words

Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples.

2020 · Q1415 marks250 words

The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.

2020 · Q1515 marks250 words

Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures.

2020 · Q1615 marks250 words

India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its developments. Elaborate.

2020 · Q1715 marks250 words

Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change.

2021 · Q410 marks150 words

Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats.

2021 · Q510 marks150 words

Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss.

2021 · Q610 marks150 words

What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples.

2021 · Q710 marks150 words

Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment.

2021 · Q810 marks150 words

Why is India considered as a subcontinent? Elaborate your answer.

2021 · Q1415 marks250 words

Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples.

2021 · Q1515 marks250 words

How do the melting of the Arctic ice and glaciers of the Antarctic differently affect the weather patterns and human activities on the Earth? Explain.

2021 · Q1615 marks250 words

Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.

2022 · Q410 marks150 words

Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks.

2022 · Q510 marks150 words

Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological Department.

2022 · Q610 marks150 words

Discuss the natural resource potentials of 'Deccan Trap'.

2022 · Q710 marks150 words

Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread.

2022 · Q1415 marks250 words

What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in fishing industry of the world.

2022 · Q1515 marks250 words

Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.

2022 · Q1615 marks250 words

Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.

2022 · Q1715 marks250 words

Troposphere is a very significant atmospheric layer that determines weather processes. How?

2023 · Q410 marks150 words

Discuss the consequences of climate change on the food security in tropical countries.

2023 · Q510 marks150 words

Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?

2023 · Q610 marks150 words

How are the fjords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world?

2023 · Q710 marks150 words

Why is the South-West Monsoon called 'Purvaiya' (easterly) in Bhojpur Region? How has this directional seasonal wind system influenced the cultural ethos of the region?

2023 · Q1415 marks250 words

Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.

2023 · Q1515 marks250 words

Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forest regions of India.

2023 · Q1715 marks250 words

From being net food importer in 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons.

2024 · Q410 marks150 words

What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?

2024 · Q610 marks150 words

What is the phenomenon of 'cloudbursts'? Explain.

2024 · Q1415 marks250 words

The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?

2024 · Q1515 marks250 words

What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?

2024 · Q1615 marks250 words

What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?

2025 · Q410 marks150 words

How are climate change and the sea level rise affecting the very existence of many island nations? Discuss with examples.

2025 · Q510 marks150 words

What are non-farm primary activities? How are these activities related to physiographic features in India? Discuss with suitable examples.

2025 · Q610 marks150 words

Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.

2025 · Q710 marks150 words

What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples.

2025 · Q1415 marks250 words

Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves?

2025 · Q1515 marks250 words

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning?

2025 · Q1615 marks250 words

Discuss how the changes in shape and sizes of continents and ocean basins of the planet take place due to tectonic movements of the crustal masses.

2025 · Q1715 marks250 words

Discuss the distribution and density of population in the Ganga River Basin with special reference to land, soil and water resources.

2026 · Q410 marks150 words

What is the Fujiwhara effect? Explain its impact on the movement and intensity of tropical cyclones.

2026 · Q510 marks150 words

“Tundra regions are ecologically fragile but economically important.” Examine this statement critically.

2026 · Q610 marks150 words

Discuss the role of aeolian processes in desertification and land degradation.

2026 · Q710 marks150 words

“Water resources are both an asset and a source of conflict in South Asia.” Examine this statement giving examples.

2026 · Q1415 marks250 words

Compare the Loo, Chinook and Foehn winds with respect to their regions of prevalence, their nature and climatic impacts.

2026 · Q1515 marks250 words

Analyze the role of satellite-based technologies in achieving climate-smart agriculture and food security in India.

2026 · Q1615 marks250 words

“The centre of global trade is gradually shifting from the Atlantic region to the Indo-Pacific region.” Examine this statement.

2026 · Q1715 marks250 words

Analyze the major drivers of human-induced land-use changes in India and their geographical consequences.