Sure, here are some potential geography-related questions that might be encountered in the UPSC Mains exam:
- Discuss the impact of climate change on the global water cycle and its implications for various regions across the world.
- Analyze the factors contributing to the formation of cyclones and their impact on the socio-economic landscape of coastal regions in India.
- Evaluate the significance of rivers as lifelines for civilizations, focusing on the role of major river systems in India’s historical and contemporary development.
- Compare and contrast the causes and consequences of desertification in different parts of the world, with a specific emphasis on measures for mitigation and adaptation.
- Examine the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainable urbanization in India, considering factors such as infrastructure development, resource management, and environmental conservation.
- Critically assess the role of remote sensing technologies in natural resource management and disaster monitoring, with reference to their applications in India.
- Discuss the concept of biodiversity hotspots and their conservation significance, highlighting key examples from different biogeographic regions around the world.
- Analyze the socio-economic implications of land degradation and soil erosion in agricultural regions, proposing strategies for sustainable land management.
- Evaluate the impact of globalization on the spatial organization of economic activities, with reference to the emergence of new production networks and trade patterns.
- Discuss the geopolitical implications of transboundary water disputes, focusing on case studies from South Asia and their implications for regional cooperation and conflict resolution.
These questions cover a range of topics within geography and require candidates to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of geographical concepts, theories, and their real-world applications.
