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GENERAL STUDIES (TEST CODE : 2353)

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1. Explain the phenomenon of El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Discuss

its effects on the global climate, with specific reference to India. (Answer in
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2. What is a thunderstorm and how is it formed? Give an account of the

different stages in the lifecycle of a thunderstorm. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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3. Describing the different factors that influence metamorphism, highlight the

significance of metamorphic rocks. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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4. Discuss the threats posed by unplanned urbanization in the mountainous

state of Uttarakhand. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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5. What is the Fujiwhara effect? Examine the implications of the increasing

occurrence of the Fujiwhara effect on coastal regions. (Answer in 150
words) 10

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6. Examine the effectiveness of managed retreat as a strategy for coastal

urbanization in the face of sea-level rise and environmental challenges.
(Answer in 150 words) 10

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7. The type of magma not only decides the shape of a volcano but also its
explosive nature. Discuss with examples. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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8. Explain the concept of SOFAR (Sound Fixing And Ranging) channel in the
field of world oceanography. Discuss its significance in the context of
marine ecosystems. (Answer in 150 words) 10

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9. Land-use changes are leading to increased occurrences of natural disasters

in India. How? (Answer in 150 words) 10

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10. How can India harness the capabilities of Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) to enhance its approach to disaster planning, mitigation, and
response? (Answer in 150 words) 10

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11. Outline the characteristics of the climate and vegetation in the equatorial
region. How do they affect the overall development of countries lying in this
region? (Answer in 250 words) 15

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12. What are jet streams? Describe the impact of jet streams on the global
weather and climate patterns. (Answer in 250 words) 15

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13. Identify the permafrost regions around the world. How has thawing
permafrost emerged as a significant threat to global climate and ecosystem?
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14. Discuss the impact of receding ice-caps in the Arctic region on the global
climate, marine ecosystem, and the global economy. (Answer in 250 words)
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15. Explain the significance of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

(AMOC). What are the implications of its weakening? (Answer in 250
words) 15

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16. Assess the influence of the Himalayan mountain range on regional climate
and local ecosystems. (Answer in 250 words) 15

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17. Examine the effectiveness of the existing Heat Action Plans (HAPs) in
protecting the vulnerable population against heat waves in India. (Answer in
250 words) 15

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18. India needs to shift its disaster management approach from relief-centric and
reactionary to a more comprehensive and proactive one. Examine. (Answer
in 250 words) 15

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19. Mention the challenges in landslide mitigation and prevention in India. How
can the National Landslide Risk Management Strategy strengthen and
mainstream landslide disaster preparedness and mitigation? (Answer in 250
words) 15

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20. Discuss the measures required to mitigate the challenges presented by the
increasing occurrences of flash droughts. (Answer in 250 words) 15

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