UPSC Mains Previous Year Questions – Geophysical phenomena

Syllabus: GS 1 – Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.  

Bring out the causes for more frequent landslides in the Himalayas than in Western Ghats.2013
Major cities of India are becoming more vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss2016
“The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides.” Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.2016
Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures.2020
Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats.2021

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