Micro-watershed development projects
QUES . In what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India? UPSC 2016 GS MAINS PAPER I, 250 Words,…
Mass wasting or mass movement – Types
Also refer : Mass Wasting or Mass Movement – Definition, Causes and Triggering mechanisms https://fotisedu.com/mass-wasting-or-mass-movement-definition-causes-and-triggering-mechanisms/ Types of Mass Movement The down-slope movement of material, whether it be…
Mass Wasting or Mass Movement – Definition, Causes and Triggering mechanisms
What is mass wasting? Mass wasting, is the down-slope movement of a mass of sediment and/or rock mainly due to the force of gravity. What is mass…
UPSC GS PRELIMS 2015 – GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
1) Consider the following statements: 1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. 2. The Command Area Development…
UPSC GS MAINS 2015 – GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
According to the serial number of the questions asked in the official question paper of UPSC Q14. Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents….
UPSC GS MAINS 2017 – GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
According to the serial number of the questions asked in the official question paper of UPSC Q 5 . How does the Juno Mission of NASA help…
UPSC GS MAINS 2014 – GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
According to the serial number of the questions asked in the official question paper of UPSC 16. Most of the unusual climatic happenings are explained as an…
UPSC GS MAINS 2013 – GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
19. a .What do you understand by the theory of continental drift? Discuss the prominent evidences in its support. (100 words) (5 marks) 19. b . The…
UPSC GS PRELIMS 2019 – GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
Q 1 . With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five years, consider the followingstatements: 1. Area under rice cultivation is…
UPSC GS PRELIMS 2013 – GEOGRAPHY QUESTIONS
Q 1 . The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why? 1 . It occupies a linear…