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Geophysical Phenomena

5 UPSC Mains GS I questions on Geophysical Phenomena, 2020 to 2025, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Geophysical Phenomena toppers answered.

  1. 2025 Q7What are Tsunamis ? How and where are they formed ? What are their consequences ? Explain with examples.10 marks · 150 words
  2. 2024 Q15What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?15 marks · 250 words
  3. 2023 Q14Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.15 marks · 250 words
  4. 2021 Q7Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment.10 marks · 150 words
  5. 2020 Q4Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum-Pacific Zone.10 marks · 150 words

Other GS I topics

Ancient IndiaArchitectureArt and CultureBritish Policies and Their ImpactCasteClimate ChangeClimatologyCyclonesDiversity of IndiaEmploymentFloodsFreedom StruggleGeomorphologyGlobalisation

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