Mains Test Series Indian Climate – Monsoon system Q. How much can the changing nature of the Indian Monsoon be attributed to human Intervention? (150 words) Introduction: The Monsoon is a seasonal wind that reverses its direction with the changing of season. It is a phenomenon unique to only South and South-East Asia. More than…
Mains Test Series India’s drainage system Q. Do you think there is a need to remove the distinction between groundwater and surface water resources for effective conservation and management? (150 words) Introduction: According to the NITI Aayog’s composite water management index, 75% of households in India do not have access to drinking water on their…
Mains Test Series India – Location, Structure and Physiography Q1. Examine the need for the economic and strategic development of India’s Islands. Introduction: India has two island groups, one in the Bay of Bengal (Andaman and Nicobar archipelago) and the other in the Arabian Sea (Lakshadweep Island). With the formation of organisations such as the…
Mains Test Series Vegetation and Natural Environment Q. Discuss the Importance of wetlands in terrestrial and coastal ecology. (150 words) Introduction: The Wetlands are defined as areas of marsh, peat land or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with static or flowing water, fresh, brackish or salt, including marine areas not deeper than…
Mains Test Series Oceans Q. Examine the importance of ocean currents with respect to the climate and human society. (250 words) Introduction: Ocean currents are like river flow in oceans. They represent a regular volume of water in a definite path and direction. Several forces act upon ocean water, causing it to move. They include…
Mains Test Series Atmosphere and Weather systems Q. How do greenhouse gas emissions disrupt the heat budget on the Earth? Discuss. Introduction: The Earth receives solar insolation in the form of short waves. These are either reflected, scattered or absorbed by the Earth’s surface. Earth then releases this as the longwave terrestrial radiation. The Earth…
Mains Test Series Minerals, rocks, landforms and their evolution Q. Briefly explain why the east-flowing rivers form deltas in India but not the west-flowing rivers. (150 words) Introduction: The east-flowing rivers form deltas in India, whereas the west-flowing rivers form estuaries. The major East flowing rivers are Godavari, Krishna, Mahanadi, Cauvery, etc., forming deltas. Deltas…
Mains Test Series Structure of Earth and Plate Tectonics Q. Examine the causes and consequences of seismic activity on Earth. (250 words) Answer: The movement of ground is known as seismic activity. Higherintensity seismic activity can be termed an earthquake, a sudden release of energy due to movement in tectonic plates. It’s the most unpredictable…
Mains Test Series services relating to Health, Education, Human resources Q. Despite playing a crucial part in initial cognitive and social development, the objective of early education in the mother tongue confronts notable challenges. Examine in the light of National Education Policy 2020. Introduction: The importance of using the mother tongue for students’ conceptual clarity…
Mains Test Series Issues relating to the development and management of social sector Q. India’s health care system is not designed to cater to the rising challenges of Non-communicable diseases. Comment (250 words) Non-communicable diseases tend to be long-duration diseases resulting from a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors. In India, 66% of…