Inversion of temperature is a meteorological phenomenon characterized by a departure from the typical decrease in temperature with increasing altitude in the Earth’s atmosphere.
Geography Optional
List of Articles on geography optional for UPSC CSE.
Differentiate between the characteristics of organic horizons and mineral horizons in a generalized soil profile – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2023
In the intricate tapestry of soil formation, the soil profile is a dynamic record of environmental interactions and geological processes.
Give an account of marine resources and their economic significance. How has marine pollution affected such resources? – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2023
Marine resources play a pivotal role in sustaining life on Earth, providing a myriad of ecological, economic, and social benefits.
What are the factors affecting regional ecological changes? How do these affect human health? – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2023
This exploration delves into the multifaceted drivers of regional ecological change and their cascading impacts on human health, urging us to listen to the whispers of the environment and weave a future where our own well-being is inextricably linked to the vitality of the ecosystems that sustain us.
Define Peneplains. Describe the landscape features associated with peneplains under different geomorphic cycles – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2023
In the grand tapestry of landscapes sculpted by time’s relentless hand, peneplains occupy a unique niche.
What are the causes of the origin of local winds? Discuss their significance on prevailing weather and climate in various regions, with suitable examples – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2023
Local winds, with their dancing rhythms and unique personalities, paint their brushstrokes on the weathered canvas of diverse regions.
How are ocean currents generated? Discuss their effects on coastal climates with special reference to the Pacific Ocean – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2023
The vast, swirling veins of the Pacific Ocean, its currents, are not merely passive carriers of water. They are a dynamic system pulsating with life, sculpted by a mesmerizing interplay of forces.
Explain the characteristics and weather conditions associated with ‘Anticyclones’ giving suitable examples – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2023
Unlike their whirling counterparts, cyclones, and anticyclones are meteorological heroes, bringing with them periods of fair weather and calm skies.
“Evidences from palaeomagnetism and sea floor spreading have validated that continents and ocean basins have never been stationary.” Elucidate with suitable diagrams – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2023
The dynamic nature of Earth’s geology has been unveiled through compelling evidence from palaeomagnetism and the concept of sea floor spreading, fundamentally challenging the traditional notion of stationary continents and ocean basins.
What are the environmental implications of economic geology? Discuss – UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2023
Economic geology focuses on the exploration and exploitation of mineral and energy resources essential for sustaining modern economies.