Ecological significance of mangroves
QUES . Discuss the ecological significance of mangroves on tropical estuaries. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2014 General Studies . 200 Words . 5 Marks HINTS: Mangroves are the…
Pollution dome : formation and impacts
QUES . What is pollution dome ? Discuss its formation and impacts. HINTS: A pollution dome, also known as an inversion layer, is a weather phenomenon that…
High-altitude environmental hazards
QUES . What are the high-altitude environmental hazards ? Explain with suitable examples. HINTS: High altitude environments are characterized by low air pressure, low oxygen levels, extreme…
Plants and animals that exist in a particular ecosystem are those that have been successful in adjusting to their habitat
QUES . Plants and animals that exist in a particular ecosystem are those that have been successful in adjusting to their habitat and environmental conditions. Elucidate with…
Rise of surface temperature brings severe consequences
QUES . Rise of surface temperature brings severe consequences. Elaborate the potential changes and threats associated with it in the world? HINTS: The rise of surface temperatures,…
Groundwater contamination in urban landscape of India
QUES . Groundwater contamination in the fast expanding urban landscape of India appears to have become a major public health issue. Discuss. HINTS: Groundwater contamination has indeed…
Desertification leads to soil desiccation and soil loss
QUES . The process of desertification leads to soil desiccation and soil loss. Explain. HINTS: Desertification is a process that involves the degradation of land in arid,…
How do the physiography and climate of India explain the biological diversity of the country ?
The physiography and climate of India play a significant role in nurturing the biological diversity of the country. India’s diverse topography and varied climatic conditions have created…
Particulate pollution in Delhi NCR
QUES . Why has extreme particulate pollution remained a festering issue in Delhi NCR region ? HINTS: The air quality in Delhi, the capital territory of India,…
Impact of Forest Rights Act, 2006 on the local forest communities in India
QUES . Discuss the impact of Forest Rights Act, 2006 on the local forest communities in India. HINTS: The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, is a landmark…