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Floods

5 UPSC Mains GS I questions on Floods, 2016 to 2021, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Floods toppers answered.

  1. 2021 Q6What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of water bodies into urban land use ? Explain with examples.10 marks · 150 words
  2. 2020 Q14The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.15 marks · 250 words
  3. 2020 Q15Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures.15 marks · 250 words
  4. 2017 Q16In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India ?15 marks · 250 words
  5. 2016 Q17Major cities of India are becoming more vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss.12.5 marks · 200 words

Other GS I topics

Ancient IndiaArchitectureArt and CultureBritish Policies and Their ImpactCasteClimate ChangeClimatologyCyclonesDiversity of IndiaEmploymentFreedom StruggleGeomorphologyGeophysical PhenomenaGlobalisation

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