UPPSC Mains GS I: Geography of the World and India

2025

Section A · Q7 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

Examine the variations in nature of glaciers in India.

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Section A · Q8 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

How do India's mangroves and coral reefs contribute to marine resource management?

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Section A · Q9 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

Examine the origin, dimensions and implications of the Sino-Indian border dispute.

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Section A · Q10 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

Examine critically the recent theories of the origin of monsoon and discuss the effects of El Niño on monsoon.

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Section B · Q17 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Examine the forest resources of India and explain the principles of conservation which could be applied to improve the forest wealth of India.

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Section B · Q18 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Differentiate between refugees and infiltrators. What steps have been taken by the Government of India for the security and assistance of refugees?

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Section B · Q19 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

"India's continental shelf is a storehouse of mineral and energy resources." Critically examine this statement with suitable examples.

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Section B · Q20 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Differentiate between frontiers and boundaries and present a detailed account on the types of boundaries giving suitable examples from the Indian subcontinent.

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2024

Section A · Q7 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

What is the use of oceans for humans?

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Section A · Q8 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

Explain the interrelationship between climate, soils and vegetation.

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Section A · Q10 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

Write a note on seismic zones of India.

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Section B · Q20 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the characteristics, causes and effects of Tsunami with example.

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2023

Section A · Q7 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

'Oceans are the store-house of resources.' – Write a short note.

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Section A · Q8 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

Soil profile plays an important role in agriculture. Do you agree?

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Section A · Q9 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

Throw light on Rohingya refugee in South Asia.

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Section A · Q10 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

Write a short note on Nine Number channel and its strategic importance.

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Section B · Q17 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the causes and consequences of internal human migration in India.

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Section B · Q18 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the relationship between El Nino and south-east monsoon in India and its impact on agriculture.

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Section B · Q19 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Write a short note on temperate cyclones. How it impacts India?

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2022

Section B · Q17 · UPPSC 2022 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Describe the causes of origin, structure and weather associated with tropical cyclones.

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Section B · Q18 · UPPSC 2022 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the factors affecting rural settlement pattern in India.

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Section B · Q19 · UPPSC 2022 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Describe earthquake belts in India.

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2021

Section A · Q9 · UPPSC 2021 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

What is water crisis? Suggest suitable measures for water resource management.

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Section A · Q10 · UPPSC 2021 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

Discuss the patterns of rural settlements in Gangetic Plain.

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Section B · Q18 · UPPSC 2021 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

What is cyclone? Explain the causes of the origin of temperate cyclones.

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2020

Section A · Q10 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

Explain the difference between the frontier and the boundary with special reference to India.

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Section B · Q17 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the causes of volcanic eruption and describe the land-forms formed by deposition of its lava.

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Section B · Q18 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Highlight the various ecological problems associated with the exploitation and utilization of resources from the Indian Ocean.

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Section B · Q19 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

What is 'reverse migration'? What was its impact on the economy and social order of Uttar Pradesh during the COVID-19 Lockdown?

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Section B · Q20 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Describe the role of Glaciers in shaping the land-forms in high mountain areas.

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2019

Section A · Q9 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

"Tropical cyclones originate on the oceanic parts and as soon as they reach the terrestrial parts, these storms gradually weaken and end." Explain with reasons.

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Section B · Q17 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the spatial distribution of types of rural settlements in the Ganga Plain.

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Section B · Q19 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Write a systematic essay on the ocean currents of the northern Atlantic Ocean with their reasons of origin.

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Section B · Q20 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Critically examine the oceanic energy resources and their potentialities on the coast zone of India.

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2018

Section B · Q19 · UPPSC 2018 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

How are volcano, earthquake and tsunami related to each other? Highlight all the possible causes for volcanic eruptions.

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Section B · Q20 · UPPSC 2018 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Mention the factors responsible for the origins of ocean currents and name the currents of the Atlantic Ocean.

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