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“Land degradation is a threat to productivity and sustainable resource management.” Explain with suitable examples from India. UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2020
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamLand degradation affects about 33% of the Earth’s land surface. It leads to the reduction or loss of the …
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Compare and contrast the Malthusian and Neo-Malthusian perspectives in the context of population growth, resource use and environmental impact. UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2020
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamThe Malthusian and Neo-Malthusian perspectives both address concerns related to population growth, resource use, and environmental impact, but they …
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Write a note on the relevance of von Thünen’s agricultural location theory in the present context. UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2020
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamVon Thünen’s Agricultural Location Theory was proposed by German economist Johann Heinrich von Thünen in the 19th century. The …
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Where economic growth is sustained over long time periods, its incidence works towards a progressive integration of the space economy.” Elucidate. UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2020
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamWhen a country experiences consistent and long-term economic growth, it leads to gradual integration of economic activities across different …
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Distinguish between mobility and migration. What are the causes and consequences of rural to urban migration in India? UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2020
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamMobility and migration are both terms associated with movement, but they differ in scale and intention: The World Bank …
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Examine the relevance of the ‘rimland theory’ in the contemporary world – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2019
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamExplore the continued significance of the rimland theory in today’s global landscape. This geopolitical concept, proposed by Nicholas
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Assess the challenges for countries with the largest shares of aged populations. – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2019
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamExamine the hurdles faced by nations with significant proportions of elderly citizens. Countries with aging populations encounter
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Distinguish between ‘isodapanes’ and ‘isotims’. Critically examine the least cost theory of industrial location given by Alfred Weber. – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2019
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamExplore the differences between isodapanes and isotims, and critically analyze Alfred Weber’s least cost theory of industrial location.
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“Growth is not uniform in different places.” Critically examine this statement in the context of the growth pole theory – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2019
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamExplore the assertion that growth varies across different locations, examining its validity within the framework of the growth pole …
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Globalization can often subsume folk culture. What are its positive and negative effects? – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2019
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamExplore the impact of globalization on folk culture, where the integration of diverse cultures into a globalized world can …
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What changes in the current planning, management and governance of human settlements are needed to face the changing environment including climate change and disaster vulnerabilities in cities? – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2019
by Edukemy Teamby Edukemy TeamExplore the necessary adjustments in planning, management, and governance of human settlements to address evolving environmental


