Geography Optional – Paper II
Page 38 – Environment, Climate Change & Disaster Geography
Model Questions (Q741–760)
Climate Change Impacts
Q741. Analyse regional impact of climate change in India.
Answer: Himalayan glacier retreat, coastal erosion and erratic monsoon patterns show strong regional variability.
Answer: Himalayan glacier retreat, coastal erosion and erratic monsoon patterns show strong regional variability.
Q742. Examine vulnerability of Indian agriculture to climate change.
Answer: Increased droughts and floods threaten crop productivity and farmer livelihoods.
Answer: Increased droughts and floods threaten crop productivity and farmer livelihoods.
Coastal & Marine Vulnerability
Q743. Discuss sea level rise and its impact on Indian coastal cities.
Answer: Cities like Mumbai and Chennai face flooding and infrastructure damage risks.
Answer: Cities like Mumbai and Chennai face flooding and infrastructure damage risks.
Q744. Analyse cyclone vulnerability in eastern coast.
Answer: Bay of Bengal cyclones are intensified by warm sea surface temperatures.
Answer: Bay of Bengal cyclones are intensified by warm sea surface temperatures.
Himalayan & Mountain Hazards
Q745. Examine landslide susceptibility in Himalayan region.
Answer: Steep slopes, seismicity and deforestation increase hazard frequency.
Answer: Steep slopes, seismicity and deforestation increase hazard frequency.
Q746. Discuss glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).
Answer: Melting glaciers form unstable lakes posing downstream flood threats.
Answer: Melting glaciers form unstable lakes posing downstream flood threats.
Disaster Risk Reduction
Q747. Analyse India's disaster management framework.
Answer: NDMA-led approach focuses on preparedness and mitigation, though coordination gaps remain.
Answer: NDMA-led approach focuses on preparedness and mitigation, though coordination gaps remain.
Q748. Evaluate role of community-based disaster management.
Answer: Local participation enhances early warning response and resilience.
Answer: Local participation enhances early warning response and resilience.
🌱 Environmental Governance
Q749. Discuss environmental impact assessment in India.
Answer: EIA ensures sustainable development but faces implementation challenges.
Answer: EIA ensures sustainable development but faces implementation challenges.
Q750. Examine India’s climate mitigation strategies.
Answer: Renewable energy expansion and NDC commitments aim to reduce carbon intensity.
Answer: Renewable energy expansion and NDC commitments aim to reduce carbon intensity.
📝 Advanced Environmental Expansion (Q751–760)
- Q751. Urban flooding case studies.
- Q752. Heat waves and public health.
- Q753. Forest fire vulnerability.
- Q754. Wetland degradation.
- Q755. Desertification in western India.
- Q756. Air pollution spatial pattern.
- Q757. River rejuvenation programmes.
- Q758. Sustainable coastal zone management.
- Q759. Climate refugees concept.
- Q760. Integrating climate resilience in regional planning.
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