Mains Practice Questions

Q. Explain the term earthquake swarms and how they are different from aftershocks and foreshocks.

Q. Explain the significance of the Eastern Ghats for India. Suggest steps that can be taken to conserve the biodiversity of the region (250 Words).

Q. Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples. (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020)

Q. How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far- reaching impact on the water resources of India? (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020)

Q.  Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures. (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020)

Q. The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods, and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.

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)