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Geophysical Phenomena and Geographical Change

15 questions

2025

  1. 2025 · GS1 · 10 marksHow are climate change and the sea level rise affecting the very existence of many island nations? Discuss with examples.
  2. 2025 · GS1 · 15 marksDiscuss the distribution and density of population in the Ganga River Basin with special reference to land, soil and water resources.
  3. 2025 · GS1 · 10 marksWhat are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples.Video

2024

  1. 2024 · GS1 · 10 marksWhat is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?Video
  2. 2024 · GS1 · 15 marksWhat is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?Video

2023

  1. 2023 · GS1 · 15 marksIdentify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forests regions of India.

2022

  1. 2022 · GS1 · 10 marksDiscuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological Department.Video

2021

  1. 2021 · GS1 · 10 marksWhat are the environmental implications of the reclamation of the water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples.
  2. 2021 · GS1 · 10 marksMention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment

2020

  1. 2020 · GS1 · 10 marksDiscuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum-Pacific Zone.Video

2018

  1. 2018 · GS1 · 10 marksDefine mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.Video

2014

  1. 2014 · GS1 · 10 marksExplain the formation of thousands of islands in Indonesian and Philippines archipelagos.Video
  2. 2014 · GS1 · 10 marksTropical cyclones are largely confined to South China Sea, Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mexico. Why?Video

2013

  1. 2013 · GS1 · 5 marksThe recent cyclone on the east coast of India was called “Phailin”. How are the tropical cyclones named across the world? Elaborate.Video
  1. Wind shear in tornadoes and cyclonesVideo