UPSC Geography 2021

Answer the following in about 150 words each: (a) Describe the concept of 'Altiplanation'. (10 marks) (b) What are the important factors responsible for airmass modifications? (10…

(a) The concept of Plate tectonics has been derived from the isostasy and continental drift theory. Elaborate citing suitable examples. (20 marks) (b) Give a detailed account of b…

(a) Examine major influencing factors for varied patterns of precipitations on the continents. (20 marks) (b) Maritime security is being neglected. Indicate the major challenges a…

(a) With suitable examples, elaborate human ecological adaptations. Explain its impacts on ecology and environment in various parts of the world. (20 marks) (b) Stream basins and…

Answer the following in about 150 words each: (a) The interrelationships between social and spatial structure are complex. Explain in the context of socio-spatial dialectic. (10 m…

(a) Development-induced displacement poses serious challenges. Mention its causes, consequences and solutions. (20 marks) (b) Describe the role of accessibility and affordability…

(a) Suggest criteria, indicators and techniques for delimitation of formal regions. (20 marks) (b) Boundaries are important in geopolitics. Explain. What issues develop from the i…

(a) Why is radicalism seen as a major paradigm shift in geography? Explain its causes, approaches and criticism. (20 marks) (b) Aging population has adverse social and economic co…

(a) 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/…

(a) Landslide is a major problem in Himalayan region. Discuss its causes and mitigation measures. 20 (b) Appraise why drought is one of the most common climatic extremes in India.…

(a) Discuss the importance of solar energy in future economic development of India. 20 (b) Critically examine the importance of Smart Cities Programme for solving urban problems i…

(a) Discuss the reserves, distribution and production of all varieties of coal in India. 20 (b) Describe the salient features of east-flowing rivers of India. 15 (c) Critically ex…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: 10×5=50 (a) Discuss the salient features of Project Tiger in India. (b) Describe the problems of cloud burst in India givin…

(a) Explain the impact of tropical cyclones and western disturbances on the climate of India. 20 (b) Examine the critical issues of groundwater resources in India. 15 (c) Describe…

(a) Critically examine how Panchayati Raj system is catalyst in decentralized planning in India. 20 (b) Identify the major industrial corridors of India and discuss the characteri…

(a) Examine how information and communication technology has boosted the development of certain regions of India. 20 (b) Discuss the Command Area Development Programme and its imp…