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World Geography Mains: 14 questions.

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GS I 2025 15 marks 250 words

Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves?

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GS I 2023 10 marks 150 words

Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?

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GS I 2022 15 marks 250 words

Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.

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GS I 2022 15 marks 250 words

Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.

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GS I 2021 15 marks 250 words

Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples.

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GS I 2021 15 marks 250 words

Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.

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GS I 2020 10 marks 150 words

Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum- Pacific Zone.

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GS I 2018 10 marks 150 words

Why is India taking keen interest in the Arctic region?

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GS I 2017 15 marks 250 words

What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in Monsoon Asia?

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GS I 2016 15 marks 250 words

South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.

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GS I 2015 15 marks 250 words

What are the economic significance of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea and its possible environmental consequences?

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GS I 2014 10 marks 150 words

Account for the change in the spatial pattern of the Iron and Steel industry in the world.

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GS I 2014 10 marks 150 words

Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world.

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GS I 2014 10 marks 150 words

How does India see its place in the economic space of rising natural resource rich Africa?

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