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Geography and Environment UPSC PYQ 2020

7 questions from the UPSC 2020 examination.

7 questions

1Mediummains10 marks
Geography and EnvironmentIndian Society

What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security? (Answer in 150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2020_GS-I_Q8-->

2Mediummains10 marks
Salient features of world's physical geography

Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum-Pacific Zone. (Answer in 150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2020_GS-I_Q4-->

3Mediummains15 marks
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment

What are the key features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) initiated by the Government of India? (Answer in 250 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2020_GS-I_Q17-->

4Mediummains10 marks
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment

How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006? (Answer in 150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2020_GS-I_Q7-->

5Mediummains10 marks
Geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes

The process of desertification does not have climatic boundaries. Justify with examples. (Answer in 150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2020_GS-I_Q5-->

6Mediummains15 marks
Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent)

India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate. (Answer in 250 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2020_GS-I_Q16-->

7Mediummains10 marks
Geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes

How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far-reaching impact on the water resources of India? (Answer in 150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2020_GS-I_Q6-->

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