What do you understand about the theory of ‘continental drift’? Discuss the prominent evidence in its support.
Show answerThe recent cyclone on the east coast of India was called “Phailin”. How are tropical cyclones named across the world? Elaborate.
Show answerBring out the causes for the formation of heat islands in the urban habitat of the world.
Show answerWhat do you understand about the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place?
Show answerMajor hot deserts in the northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree N and on the western side of the continents. Why?
Show answerBring out the causes for more frequent landslides in the Himalayas than in the Western Ghats.
Show answerThere is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why?
Show answerDo you agree that there is a growing trend of opening new sugar mills in the Southern states of India? Discuss with justification.
Show answerAnalyse the factors for the highly decentralized cotton textile industry in India.
Show answerWith growing scarcity of fossil fuels, atomic energy is gaining more and more significance in India. Discuss the availability of raw material required for the generation of atomic energy in India and in the world.
Show answerIt is said that India has substantial reserves of shale oil and gas, which can feed the needs of the country for a quarter century. However, tapping of the resources doesn’t appear to be high on the agenda. Discuss critically the availability and issues involved.
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