Geomorphology

11 UPSC Mains GS I questions on Geomorphology, 2013 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Geomorphology toppers answered.

1. 2026 Q6Discuss the role of aeolian processes in desertification and land degradation.10 marks · 150 words
2. 2023 Q6How are the fjords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world?10 marks · 150 words
3. 2022 Q4Describe the characteristics and types of primary rocks.10 marks · 150 words
4. 2021 Q4Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats.10 marks · 150 words
5. 2021 Q14Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples.15 marks · 250 words
6. 2017 Q5How does the Juno Mission of NASA help to understand the origin and evolution of the Earth ?10 marks · 150 words
7. 2016 Q14“The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides.” Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.12.5 marks · 200 words
8. 2014 Q17Why are the world's fold mountain systems located along the margins of continents ? Bring out the association between the global distribution of fold mountains and the earthquakes and volcanoes.10 marks · 150 words
9. 2014 Q18Explain the formation of thousands of islands in Indonesian and Philippines archipelagos.10 marks · 150 words
10. 2013 Q22(a)Bring out the causes for more frequent occurrence of landslides in the Himalayas than in the Western Ghats.5 marks · 100 words
11. 2013 Q22(b)There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghats. Why?5 marks · 100 words

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