70 questions from the UPSC 2022 examination.
70 questions
Consider the following States: Andhra Pradesh Kerala Himachal Pradesh Tripura How many of the above are generally known as tea- producing States?
Sequential changes in land use and land cover have brought global and regional ecological changes and imbalances. Elucidate.
The process of desertification leads to soil desiccation and soil loss. Explain.
Analyse the effects of Globalisation on languages.
How do physiography and climate of India explain the biological diversity of the country ?
Discuss the importance of 'Dry-land' farming in the drought-prone regions of India.
With the help of suitable sketches describe the mountain genesis and mountain types. Give suitable examples from various mountain systems of the world.
With suitable examples describe the impacts of movement of airmasses on weather and winds in different parts of the continents.
Why do disparities in development and incomes persist in large countries like India ? How does the recent ADP plan address the issue ?
Can the Panchayat Raj institutions play a role in grassroot level planning in India ? If yes, discuss how.
Critically examine the factors affecting the unpredictability of South-West Monsoon system in India.
Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers ?
Define 'speleothems'. Discuss the various forms and features of speleothems.
Consider the following pairs:PeakMountains1.Namcha BarwaGarhwal Himalaya2.Nanda DeviKumaon Himalaya3.NokrekSikkim HimalayaWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
"Shifting global trade patterns create new opportunities". Examine this statement.
Well developed soils typically exhibit distinct layers in their soil profile. Elaborate.
What are the drivers of urban sprawl around the major cities of the country ? How have new investments in transport projects supported sprawl development ?
Consider the following countries: [2022] 1. Azerbaijan 2. Kyrgyzstan 3. Tajikistan 4. Turkmenistan 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above have borders with Afghanistan?
On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations, whether physical / commercial / economic / ecological / environmental / cultural, in no more than 30 words for each entry : 2x10=20 (i) तरंगामबाड़ी Tarangambadi (ii) माहे Mahe (iii) बोमडिला Bomdila (iv) ढोला सदिया पुल Dhola Sadiya Bridge (v) तला-कावेरी Talakaveri (vi) सतकोसिया Satkosia (vii) ढोलावीरा Dholavira (viii) सोनामर्ग Sonamarg (ix) मलiku एटॉल Maliku Atoll (x) गंगासागर Gangasagar
Why has extreme particulate pollution remained a festering issue in Delhi NCR region ?
Discuss the concept of 'Rank-Size-Rule' given by G. K. Zipf. Is this rule relevant in Indian context ?
Critically examine the role of IRNSS-NavIC programme on the satellite navigation system of India.
"Automation is rapidly changing the economies of labour and will affect trade patterns in significant ways". Clarify.
"Climate change is a serious problem to global food security and poverty eradication". Critically examine.
Which of the following factors influence the climate of India? 1. Latitude 2. Altitude 3. Distance from sea 4. Relief features Select the correct answer:
In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the :
Discuss the salient characteristics of industrial complexes of Western India. Examine the impact of SEZ policy on the region.
Groundwater contamination in the fast expanding urban landscape of India appears to have become a major public health issue. Discuss.
Examine the morphological factors that influence the origin and growth of towns.
Consider the following statements: 1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth. 2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth’s surface and thus cause a warming effect. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs: Reservoirs : States 1. Ghataprabha : Telangana 2. Gandhi Sagar : Madhya Pradesh 3. Indira Sagar : Andhra Pradesh 4. Maithon : Chhattisgarh How many pairs given above are not correctly matched?
When corals are affected by stress it causes them to completely white. Explain the reasons of such an occurrence.
"Over crowding leads to chronic problem of shortage of housing in Indian cities". Explain citing relevant examples.
"Culture is a dynamic concept". Elucidate with examples.
Critically examine the significance of the Quantitative Revolution and its influence in the development of Geography.
Explain the geometrical boundaries with examples.
Discuss the recent changes brought about in institutional frameworks of agriculture in India. Evaluate its impact on the agrarian economy of the country.
What are the high altitude environmental hazards ? Explain with suitable examples.
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Monazite is a source of rare earths. 2. Monazite contains thorium. 3. Monazite occurs naturally in the entire Indian coastal sands in India. 4. In India, Government bodies only can process or export monazite. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Discuss the geopolitical significance of Quad in the Indo-Pacific realm with reference to marine trade in the region.
Discuss the significance of new ports on the Western Coast of India on the external trade of the country.
Examine the role of high population concentration in Indian slums in making them more vulnerable during pandemic conditions like the COVID-19.
Kalapani dispute has opened a new front on the India-Nepal international border. Explain.
What is pollution dome ? Discuss its formation and impacts.
Explain the relevance and applicability of Von Thunen theory of Agriculture-location in today's world.
Incidence of extreme rainfall events and flash floods in recent times have led to devastating consequences for people living in low-lying areas and flood plains of the country. Discuss.
Explain in detail the impact of regional disparities on economic development.
How do agro-climatic and land capability indicators assist in macro-agricultural regionalisation of India ? Illustrate with an appropriate map.
Discuss the impact of Forest Rights Act, 2006 on the local forest communities in India.
Consider the following pairs: Region often mentioned in the news : Country 1. Anatolia : Turkey 2. Amhara : Ethiopia 3. Cabo Delgado : Spain 4. Catalonia : Italy How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Discuss the role of Slope, Altitude and Relief (SAR) in landscape development.
Discuss the emergence of linguistic regions and states in India.
What is the relationship between ocean currents and global surface wind systems ? Explain with examples how does the gyre in the Northern Hemisphere differ from the one in the Southern Hemisphere.
Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert?
Explain how various aspects of channel morphology are used in transportation, settlement and land use planning, flood control and flood management ?
The peninsular location of India provides scope for harnessing non-conventional energy resources. Discuss with examples.
Describe how short term variations in temperature are related to the processes of receiving energy from the sun to the Earth's surface and dissipating it to the atmosphere.
Consider the following pairs: Peak : Mountains 1. Namcha Barwa : Garhwal Himalaya 2. Nanda Devi : Kumaon Himalaya 3. Nokrek : Sikkim Himalaya Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Consider the following pairs:ReservoirsStates1.GhataprabhaTelangana2.Gandhi SagarMadhya Pradesh3.Indira SagarAndhra Pradesh4.MaithonChhattisgarhHow many pairs given above are not correctly matched?
India is bestowed with rich mineral resources due to its geological structure. Correlate the above statement with large mineral belts of India.
Rise of surface temperature brings severe consequences. Elaborate the potential changes and threats associated with it in the world.
How migration is affected by push and pull factors ? Explain how these factors play a role in understanding new settlement patterns.
Soils of India, are clear reflections of the structure and process. Comment.
Discuss the continuing disputes on water sharing between the riparian states of North-West India.
Consider the following statements: 1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth. 2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth's surface and thus cause warming effect. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Discuss the role of transportation accessibility in regional development.
Plants and animals that exist in a particular ecosystem are those that have been successful in adjusting to their habitat and environmental conditions. Elucidate with examples.
How would decline in Total Fertility Rate (TFR) below the replacement level, in many states of India affect the future population structure of the country ?
Evaluate the role of the National Food Security Act, 2013 in providing access of food to the poor in India.
Consider the following States: 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. Himachal Pradesh 4. Tripura How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?