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Bring out the causes for more frequent landslides in the Himalayas than in the Western Ghats. (5 marks, 100 words)
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Bring out the causes for more frequent landslides in the Himalayas than in the Western Ghats. (5 marks, 100 words)

The Himalayas and the Western Ghats, two of India's prominent mountain ranges, exhibit contrasting patterns in landslide occurrences despite both being susceptible to such natural disasters.
Posted by Edukemy Team February 15, 2024
Major hot deserts in the northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree N and on the western side of the continents. Why? (10 marks, 200 words)
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Major hot deserts in the northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree N and on the western side of the continents. Why? (10 marks, 200 words)

The distribution of major hot deserts in the northern hemisphere, primarily situated between the latitudes of 20-30 degrees north
Posted by Edukemy Team February 15, 2024
What do you understand about the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place? (5 marks 100 words)
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What do you understand about the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place? (5 marks 100 words)

Temperature inversion is a meteorological phenomenon characterized by the reversal of the normal decrease of temperature with altitude in the atmosphere.
Posted by Edukemy Team February 15, 2024
Bring out the causes for the formation of heat islands in the urban habitat of the world. (5 marks, 100 words)
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Bring out the causes for the formation of heat islands in the urban habitat of the world. (5 marks, 100 words)

Heat islands in urban habitats are a pressing environmental issue driven by a confluence of factors. Urbanization, with its sprawling concrete jungles and diminished green spaces, exacerbates the phenomenon.
Posted by Edukemy Team February 15, 2024
The recent cyclone on the east coast of India was called “Phailin”. How are tropical cyclones named across the world? Elaborate. (5 marks, 100 words)
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The recent cyclone on the east coast of India was called “Phailin”. How are tropical cyclones named across the world? Elaborate. (5 marks, 100 words)

Tropical cyclones, such as the recent "Phailin" that struck the east coast of India, are named through a systematic process adopted by various meteorological agencies worldwide.
Posted by Edukemy Team February 15, 2024
What do you understand about the theory of ‘continental drift’? Discuss the prominent evidence in its support. (5 marks 100 words)
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What do you understand about the theory of ‘continental drift’? Discuss the prominent evidence in its support. (5 marks 100 words)

The theory of continental drift posits that Earth's continents were once joined together as a single supercontinent, Pangaea, and have since drifted apart over geological time due to the movement of tectonic plates.
Posted by Edukemy Team February 15, 2024
Growing feeling of regionalism is an important factor in the generation of demand for a separate state. Discuss. (10 marks, 200 words)
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Growing feeling of regionalism is an important factor in the generation of demand for a separate state. Discuss. (10 marks, 200 words)

The emergence of regionalism as a pivotal catalyst for the pursuit of separate statehood has become increasingly conspicuous in contemporary political landscapes.
Posted by Edukemy Team February 15, 2024
Critically examine the effects of globalization on the aged population in India. (10 marks, 200 words)
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Critically examine the effects of globalization on the aged population in India. (10 marks, 200 words)

Globalization has undeniably reshaped various facets of society, and its impact on the aged population in India warrants critical examination
Posted by Edukemy Team February 15, 2024
“Male membership needs to be encouraged in order to make women’s organizations free from gender bias.” Comment. (10 marks, 200 words)
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“Male membership needs to be encouraged in order to make women’s organizations free from gender bias.” Comment. (10 marks, 200 words)

Encouraging male membership within women's organizations is a vital step towards fostering inclusivity and dismantling gender bias.
Posted by Edukemy Team February 15, 2024
Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India. (10 marks, 200 words)
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Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India. (10 marks, 200 words)

Urbanization in India has surged at an unprecedented pace, bringing forth a myriad of social issues that have become intrinsic to the urban landscape.
Posted by Edukemy Team February 15, 2024

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