Geophysical Phenomena

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Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

Part of Geography of the World and Society

2026

1. · Paper Q4 · 2026 · 10 marks · Solution

What is the Fujiwhara effect? Explain its impact on the movement and intensity of tropical cyclones.

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2. · Paper Q15 · 2026 · 15 marks · Solution

Analyze the role of satellite-based technologies in achieving climate-smart agriculture and food security in India.

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2025

3. · Paper Q4 · 2025 · 10 marks · Solution

How are climate change and the sea level rise affecting the very existence of many island nations? Discuss with examples.

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4. · Paper Q7 · 2025 · 10 marks · Solution

What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples.

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2024

5. · Paper Q4 · 2024 · 10 marks · Solution

What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?

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2023

6. · Paper Q4 · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss the consequences of climate change on the food security in tropical countries.

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7. · Paper Q7 · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution

Why is the South-West monsoon called 'Purvaiya' (easterly) in Bhojpur Region? How has this directional seasonal wind system influenced the cultural ethos of the region?

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2021

8. · Paper Q4 · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution

Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats.

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9. · Paper Q7 · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution

Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment.

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2020

10. · Paper Q5 · 2020 · 10 marks · Solution

The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples.

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11. · Paper Q14 · 2020 · 15 marks · Solution

The interlinking of revivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.

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2017

12. · Paper Q8 · 2017 · 10 marks · Solution

How does the cryosphere affect global climate?

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2016

13. · Paper Q14 · 2016 · 12 marks · Solution

"The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides."Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.

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14. · Paper Q17 · 2016 · 12 marks · Solution

Major cities of India are becoming vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss.

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2015

15. · Paper Q14 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution

Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation?

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16. · Paper Q18 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution

How far do you agree that the behaviour of the Indian monsoon has been changing due to humanizing landscape? Discuss.

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