UPSC Mains - General Studies - Geography

Physiography

1.       What do you understand by Deccan Trap? Describe its characteristics. (1995/20)

2.       Why do the Western Ghats receive more rainfall than the Eastern Ghats? (1995/3)

3.       Mention the advantages which India enjoys being at the head of the Indian Ocean. (1996/15)

4.       What are the geo-economic causes of underdevelopment of various regions in India? (1998/15)

5.       How do the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep differ in the geological evolution and topographical conditions? (1998/15)

6.       How is deforestation of Himalayas disturbing the ecological balance of north India? (1999/15)

7.       What is the importance of Indian Ocean for India? (1999/15)

8.       Write note on Linguistic regions of India. (2000/10)

9.       Had there been no Himalayas, what would have been the winter climate in north India? (2001/10)

10.   Write short note on Glacier. (2001/2)

11.   Write short note on Equinox. (2001/2)

12.   Write short note on Define Terai Region. (2003/2)

13.   Why the Aravallis are called a divide between Mewar and Marwar? (2004/10)

14.   Write short note on Karewas. (2005/2)

15.   Write short note on New Moore Island. (2006/2)

16.   Explain how the Himalayan and the Tibetan highlands play an important role in the development of the South - West monsoon. (2007/10)

17.   Write notes on Indira Point. (2007/2)

18.   Write notes on Causes of Chambal Ravines. (2007/2)

19.   Write about Terai Region. (2008/2)