UPSC Mains GEOGRAPHY-PAPER-I 2022

28 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Define 'speleothem'. Discuss the various forms and features of speleothems.
GeographyGeology
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What are the high altitude environmental hazards ? Explain with suitable examples.
GeographyEnvironment
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What is pollution dome ? Discuss its formation and impacts.
GeographyEnvironment
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
When corals are affected by stress it causes them to turn completely white. Explain the reasons of such an occurrence.
GeographyEnvironment
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Well developed soils typically exhibit distinct layers in their soil profile. Elaborate.
GeographyEnvironment
6
20 Marksmedium
Sequential changes in land use and land cover have brought global and regional ecological changes and imbalances. Elucidate.
GeographyEnvironment
7
15 Marksmedium
Explain how various aspects of channel morphology are used in transportation, settlement and land use planning, flood control and flood management ?
GeographyGeology
8
15 Marksmedium
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.
GeographyOceanography
9
20 Marksmedium
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.
GeographyEnvironment
10
15 Marksmedium
With suitable examples describe the impacts of movement of airmasses on weather and winds in different parts of the continents.
GeographyClimatology
11
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the role of Slope, Altitude and Relief (SAR) in landscape development.
GeographyGeology
12
20 Marksmedium
Rise of surface temperature brings severe consequences. Elaborate the potential changes and threats associated with it in the world.
GeographyEnvironment
13
15 Marksmedium
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.
GeographyClimatology
14
15 Marksmedium
With the help of suitable sketches describe the mountain genesis and mountain types. Give suitable examples from various mountain systems of the world.
GeographyGeology
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Analyse the effects of Globalisation on languages.
GeographySociology
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
"Shifting global trade patterns create new opportunities". Examine this statement.
GeographyEconomy
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Examine the morphological factors that influence the origin and growth of towns.
GeographyUrban Studies
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the role of transportation accessibility in regional development.
GeographyEconomy
19
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Explain the geometrical boundaries with examples.
GeographyPolitical Science
20
20 Marksmedium
"Culture is a dynamic concept". Elucidate with examples.
GeographySociology
21
15 Marksmedium
"Automation is rapidly changing the economies of labour and will affect trade patterns in significant ways". Clarify.
GeographyEconomy
22
15 Marksmedium
"Over crowding leads to chronic problem of shortage of housing in Indian cities". Explain citing relevant examples.
GeographyUrban Studies
23
20 Markshard
"Climate change is a serious problem to global food security and poverty eradication". Critically examine.
GeographyEnvironmentEconomy
24
15 Marksmedium
Critically examine the significance of the Quantitative Revolution and its influence in the development of Geography.
GeographyHistory
25
15 Marksmedium
Explain in detail the impact of regional disparities on economic development.
GeographyEconomy
26
20 Marksmedium
How migration is affected by push and pull factors ? Explain how these factors play a role in understanding new settlement patterns.
GeographySociology
27
15 Marksmedium
Explain the relevance and applicability of Von Thunen theory of Agriculture-location in today's world.
GeographyEconomy
28
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the concept of 'Rank-Size-Rule' given by G. K. Zipf. Is this rule relevant in Indian context?
GeographyUrban Studies