Mains Practice Questions

Q. Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum- Pacific Zone.

Q.The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples. (150 words) (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020).

Q. Discussing the impacts of Micro Climatic zones shifting in India, suggest measures required to mitigate its impact. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by the phenomenon of the inversion of temperature? Examine how does it impact the atmosphere and the weather.(150 words)

Q. Landslides are more than just a natural phenomena. Discuss the statement and suggest the ways to mitigate the disaster. (250 words)

Q. Traditional knowledge of water conservation is the only sustainable way to counter the dangers of national water emergencies. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by tropical cyclones? Elaborate how tropical cyclones differ from the temperate cyclones. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by Western Disturbances? Discuss its impact on Indian weather systems. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by seismic noise? Discuss its impact on measuring the earth's seismic activities. (150 words)

Q. Monsoon has wide ranging impacts on Socio-Economic Life in India. Substantiate.(250 words)

Q. Discuss the evolution of the layered structure of the Earth along with the formation of the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.

Q. The issue of multiple time-zones for a country like India keeps resurfacing. In this context, examine the feasibility of multiple time zones in India. (150 words)

Q. Explain the concept of geomagnetism. Discuss the impact of the recent shift in the Earth’s magnetic north pole. (250 words)

Q. What are the causes of ocean currents? How do currents affect the temperature of a region? (250 words)

Q. “Our earth is a playfield for two opposing groups of geomorphic processes.” Discuss. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by intrusive forms? Briefly describe various intrusive forms. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the processes through which the earth-atmosphere system maintains heat balance. (150 words)

Q. Despite being mineral-rich regions, the Eastern states of India have failed to register expected growth and social indices. Examine the reasons for this failure along with suitable remedial measures. (250 words)

Q. What are the factors that determine the location of cotton textile industries in India? Briefly explain the changes in the location of these industries from 19th century till the present times. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by Urban Heat Island effect? Mention the factors that give rise to this phenomenon. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by coral bleaching? Examine the reasons for coral bleaching and suggest corrective measures in this regard. (250 words)

Q. Examine the concept of Daylight Saving Time along with its relevance, advantages and issues related to it. (250 words)

Q. Examine the feasibility and challenges of having two time zones in India. (250 words)

Q. Enumerate the reasons for migration in India. Also discuss various challenges that migrant population faces. (250 words)

Q. What is ‘e-waste’? Discuss its impact on the environment and human health. What are the steps taken by the government to tackle the problem of e-waste? (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by ’dust storms’? Discuss the reasons behind their formation and their impact. (150 words)

Q. Examine how, with the advent of globalisation, labour reforms as a part of economic reforms have become challenging? Which are the recent steps taken by the government in the interest of labours? (250 words)

Q. How are integrated steel plants different from mini steel plants? What problems does the industry face? What recent developments have led to a rise in the production capacity? (250 words)

Q. What is an Earthquake and what are its causes? Also discuss the impact of earthquake, alongwith challenges faced in predisaster preparedness for it. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by continental drift theory? Discuss along with the evidences that support the theory. (150 words)