Page-28 of UPSC Questions

Explain the phenomenon of Western disturbance and discuss its impact on the Indian weather system.

The western disturbance refers to moisture laden, low-pressure disturbances that travel from the Mediterranean Sea region to the Indian subcontinent during winters. These disturbances pick up humidity from the Mediterranean sea and travel along with westerlies. At times, these low-pressure ..

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What are rossy waves? Discuss the role played by them in shaping the climate of the earth.

Rossy waves refer to Polar jet streams that encircle both poles and blue at an altitude of 8 to 13 km above Earth. Features: Stronger in summer. Anticlockwise circulation. Aided and guided by Coriolis force. Role in climate of earth: ..

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In the last two decades, the population in the Southern states has stabilised, however it still remains a dream for the northern states. Analyse the reasons behind this trend.

India is the second most populous country in the world and is projected to surpass China and become the most populous by 2030. Population trends: Declining growth ratio in Southern states – Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh. Rapid growth ..

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India has come a long way in ensuring women’s rights to property and inheritance, however there is still much more that needs to be done. Discuss.

Inheritance land property rights or not just tools of economic empowerment but symbols of social standing in India. Long strides towards women’s rights: Indian Parliament’s law on gender equal inheritance rights 2005. Liberal interpretation of inheritance law 2005 in supreme ..

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Peninsular India is a stable region with very less seismic activities, however the region has witnessed several earthquakes. Discuss with examples.

Peninsular India has been a low seismicity region due to its old focus structure and compact landmasses. Features: Volcanic rock origin – Deccan traps. Stable landmarks and rift structures, e.g. Narmada rift. Low earthquake vulnerability. Occasional crust faults, e.g. Bhima ..

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Examine the reasons behind Arabian sea becoming cyclone hotbed, which otherwise is a cyclone shy water body.

In recent years, Arabian Sea has been the site of onslaught wrecked by various cyclones. Conventional conditions of Arabian Sea: Cooler ocean temperature. Lower atmospheric wind circulation. Lesser wind humidity. Descending air of high-pressure. Negligible cyclone development. Reasons for becoming ..

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