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Geography and Environment UPSC PYQ 2023

6 questions from the UPSC 2023 examination.

6 questions

1Mediummains10 marks
Salient features of world's physical geography

How are the fjords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world? <!--qid:MAINS_2023_GS-I_Q6-->

2Mediummains15 marks
Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent)

From being net food importer in 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons. <!--qid:MAINS_2023_GS-I_Q17-->

3Mediummains10 marks
Salient features of world's physical geography

Discuss the consequences of climate change on the food security in tropical countries. <!--qid:MAINS_2023_GS-I_Q4-->

4Mediummains10 marks
Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent)

Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources? <!--qid:MAINS_2023_GS-I_Q5-->

5Mediummains10 marks
Salient features of world's physical geography

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? <!--qid:MAINS_2023_GS-I_Q7-->

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

Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas. <!--qid:MAINS_2023_GS-I_Q14-->

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