Von Thünen’s Agricultural Location Theory was proposed by German economist Johann Heinrich von Thünen in the 19th century. The theory provides valuable insights into the spatial organization of agricultural activities…
UPSC Geography Optional Mains Solved Paper 2020
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
When a country experiences consistent and long-term economic growth, it leads to gradual integration of economic activities across different geographical areas. Various regions become more interconnected economically, with goods, services,…
Distinguish between mobility and migration. What are the causes and consequences of rural to urban migration in India? UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2020
Mobility and migration are both terms associated with movement, but they differ in scale and intention: The World Bank estimates that over 270 million people were international migrants in 2019,…
Identify the causes and effects of energy crisis, and suggest suitable measures to solve the problem. UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2020
“Explore the global energy crisis in this meta description. Investigate the multifaceted challenges of dwindling resources, environmental
Analyse India’s food security in the context of population growth. UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2020
“Delve into India’s food security landscape with this meta description. Explore the nation’s complex interplay of agriculture,
Discuss the human response to and management of hazards and disasters in India.UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2020
“Dive into India’s strategies and responses to hazards and disasters in this meta description. Uncover how human actions and policies shape
Land use/ Land cover and soil types influence forage quantity and quality in semi-arid regions of the world. Discuss with relevant examples. UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2020
“Explore the intricate relationship between land cover and soil through a concise meta description. Delve into the dynamic
Discuss the problems of erosional surfaces and explain the different methods to identify them with suitable diagrams. UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2020
The almost plain topographic surfaces with undulating surfaces and low remnant relief features are the result of long-term denudational processes. These surfaces are also referred to as planation surfaces, such…
Explain the characteristic features of Frontogenesis and Frontolysis. UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2020
Frontogenesis and Frontolysis are both important climatic events. While frontogenesis refers to the process of formation of a front and represents the process of two air masses converging with each…
Explain the effects and causes of deforestation, and its impact on the pattern of agriculture in India. UPSC Geography Optional Mains – 2020
India ranked the second highest for the rate of deforestation after losing almost 660000 hectares of forest cover in the last 30 years as per studies. Deforestation has significant effects…