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UPSC Geography GS- Paper (I) Syllabus
- Salient features of world’s physical geography.
- Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).
- 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.
Curriculum
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- 30 Days
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- Salient features of the World’s Physical GeographyHere you will get the 06 Questions of Topic Mentioned Above (GS-I). Please upload your answer per answer pdf (max: 2 mb)6
- 1.1Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum- Pacific Zone. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 1.2Why is India considered as a sub-continent? Elaborate your answer. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 1.3How are the fjords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world? (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 1.4What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico? (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 1.5Troposphere is a very significant atmospheric layer that determines weather processes. How? (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 1.6Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its multi-dimensional effects. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the WorldHere you will get the 06 Questions of Topic Mentioned Above (GS-I). Please upload your answer per answer pdf (max: 2 mb)6
- 2.1The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human miseries. Explain. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 2.2How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism? (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 2.3Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product(GDP) in percentage. Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 2.4Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 2.5Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 2.6Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- Important Geophysical PhenomenaHere you will get the 06 Questions of Topic Mentioned Above (GS-I). Please upload your answer per answer pdf (max: 2 mb)5
- 3.1“The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides. ”Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 3.2Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological department. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 3.3What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones? (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 3.4How do the melting of the Arctic ice and glaciers of the Antarctic differently affect the weather patterns and human activities on the Earth? Explain. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 3.5The groundwater potential of the Gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India? (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- Geographical Features and their Location, Changes in Critical Geographical Features and in Flora and Fauna and the Effects of such ChangesHere you will get the 06 Questions of Topic Mentioned Above (GS-I). Please upload your answer per answer pdf (max: 2 mb)6
- 4.1Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation? (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 4.2What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India? (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 4.3What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of the water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 4.4What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in Monsoon Asia? (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 4.5“The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system.” How can it be made effective in urban areas? (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 4.6Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forests regions of India. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
