{"id":171,"date":"2022-03-22T14:31:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T14:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.edukemy.net\/blog\/?p=171"},"modified":"2024-01-13T07:15:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-13T07:15:35","slug":"geography-optional-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-geomorphology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-geomorphology\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains Geography Optional: Geomorphology Previous Year Questions | Edukemy Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-csat-test-series?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=CSAT+Test+Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-csat-test-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC CSAT Test Series<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Geomorphology is one of the important sections of Geography Optional for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination. Outlined below are the various questions asked in the UPSC Mains from Geomorphology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete Syllabus for Geography Optional for UPSC CSE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the Geography Optional Hard Copy Notes of Shabbir Sir&#8217;s most recent batch: <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/geography-optional-hard-copy-notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d650f54ee16\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d650f54ee16\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-geomorphology\/#UPSC_CSE_Mains_Previous_Year_Questions_from_%E2%80%98GEOMORPHOLOGY_Geography_Optional\" title=\"UPSC CSE Mains Previous Year Questions from &#8216;GEOMORPHOLOGY&#8217; (Geography Optional):\">UPSC CSE Mains Previous Year Questions from &#8216;GEOMORPHOLOGY&#8217; (Geography Optional):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-geomorphology\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/geography-optional-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-geomorphology\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_CSE_Mains_Previous_Year_Questions_from_%E2%80%98GEOMORPHOLOGY_Geography_Optional\"><\/span><strong>UPSC CSE Mains Previous Year Questions from &#8216;GEOMORPHOLOGY&#8217; (Geography Optional):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Define Speleothem. Discuss the various forms and features of speleothem. (10 Marks\/ 2022)<\/li><li>Explain how various aspects of channel morphology are used in transportation, settlement and land use<br>planning, flood control and flood management? (15 Marks\/ 2022)<\/li><li>Discuss the role of Slope,Altitude and Relief (SAR) in landscape development. (15 Marks\/ 2022)<\/li><li>With the help of suitable sketches describe the mountain genesis and mountain types Give suitable<br>examples from various mountain systems of the world. (15 Marks\/ 2022)<\/li><li>Describe the concept of \u2018Altiplanation\u2019. (10 Marks\/2021)<\/li><li>The concept of Plate tectonics has been derived from the isostasy and continental drift Elaborate citing<br>suitable examples. (20 Marks\/2021)<\/li><li>Stream basins and drainage divides are important components to delineate a watershed area. Explain. (20<br>Marks\/2021)<\/li><li>Why is mapping important for analysing geo-hydrological investigations? Explain with relevant examples.<br>(10 Marks\/2020)<\/li><li>Write an essay on the evolution of continents and oceans using various theories and models. (20<br>Marks\/2020)<\/li><li>Discuss the problems of erosional surfaces and explain the different methods to identify them with suitable<br>diagrams. (20 Marks\/2020)<\/li><li>Describe phreatic eruptions and their consequences. (10 Marks\/2019)<\/li><li>How are sand spits and tombolos formed? (10 Marks\/2019)<\/li><li>Compare and contrast different types of plate boundaries. (15 Marks\/2019)<\/li><li>Discuss the methods of measuring the intensity and magnitude of earthquakes. How are seismic zones<br>demarcated? (20 Marks\/2019)<\/li><li>\u201cLandscape is a function of structure, process and stage.\u201d Critique the statement. (10 Marks\/2018)<\/li><li>Evaluate how far Kober&#8217;s geosyncline theory explains the mountain building process. (20 Marks\/2018)<\/li><li>\u201cGeomorphological changes are largely responsible for environmental hazards in the Himalayan region.\u201d<br>Comment with relevant examples. (15 Marks\/2018)<\/li><li>Write a note on pseudovolcanic features. (10 Marks\/2017)<\/li><li>\u201cThe knowledge of slope analysis has limited field application in the slope management.\u201d Explain. (15<br>Marks\/2017)<\/li><li>Discuss the concept of Periglacial cycle as propounded by Peltier. (20 Marks\/2017)<\/li><li>\u201cClimate,slope gradient and rock structure influence the avulsion of channels.\u201d Explain. (15 Marks\/2017)<\/li><li>Describe the \u201cBasket of Eggs topography\u201d. (10 Marks\/2016)<\/li><li>\u201cIn explaining the concept of Prediplanation\u2019,King combined the ideas of Davis, Penck andWood with his<\/li><li>own.\u201d Elaborate. (20 Marks\/2016)<\/li><li>\u201cGeological structure has a dominant control on landforms and is reflected on them.\u201d Discuss. (15<\/li><li>Marks\/2016)<\/li><li>Attempt a classification of geomorphic process from the zonal point of view. (10 Marks\/2015)<\/li><li>Discuss the contribution of the American school of subaerial Denudation in geomorphology. (20<\/li><li>Marks\/2015)<\/li><li>Explain with examples as to how channel dynamics has been responsible for the development of alluvial<\/li><li>fans and cones. (15 Marks\/2015)<\/li><li>\u201cPresent-day landforms bear more complexity than simplicity\u201d. Elucidate. (15 Marks\/2015)<\/li><li>Define the term \u2018meander\u2019 and describe the basic characteristics of entrenched meander and ingrown<\/li><li>meander. (10 Marks\/2014)<\/li><li>State the concept of plate tectonics. How does it help in explaining the formation of the Himalayas and<\/li><li>Appalachian Mountains? (20 Marks\/2014)<\/li><li>State the concept of erosion surfaces and highlight the factors responsible for their development. (2014)<\/li><li>Differences between Normal cycle and Arid cycle of Davis. (10 Marks\/2013)<\/li><li>Impact of Pleistocene Ice age on the crust of the Earth. (10 Marks\/2013)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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