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Important Geophysical Phenomena

11 questions worth 125 marks, from 2017 to 2026.

2017

1 question
  1. 2017 · Q1615 marks250 words

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

2020

2 questions
  1. 2020 · Q410 marks150 words

    Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum-Pacific Zone.

  2. 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.

2021

2 questions
  1. 2021 · Q410 marks150 words

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

  2. 2021 · Q710 marks150 words

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

2022

1 question
  1. 2022 · Q510 marks150 words

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

2024

3 questions
  1. 2024 · Q410 marks150 words

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

  2. 2024 · Q610 marks150 words

    What is the phenomenon of 'cloudbursts'? Explain.

  3. 2024 · Q1615 marks250 words

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

2025

1 question
  1. 2025 · Q710 marks150 words

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

2026

1 question
  1. 2026 · Q410 marks150 words

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

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