Human Geography

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

1. 2026 Q15Analyze the role of satellite-based technologies in achieving climate-smart agriculture and food security in India.15 marks · 250 words
2. 2026 Q16“The centre of global trade is gradually shifting from the Atlantic region to the Indo-Pacific region.” Examine this statement.15 marks · 250 words
3. 2026 Q17Analyze the major drivers of human-induced land-use changes in India and their geographical consequences.15 marks · 250 words
4. 2025 Q5What are non-farm primary activities ? How are these activities related to physiographic features in India ? Discuss with suitable examples.10 marks · 150 words
5. 2025 Q15How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning ?15 marks · 250 words
6. 2024 Q14The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?15 marks · 250 words
7. 2023 Q1Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.10 marks · 150 words
8. 2023 Q3Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world.10 marks · 150 words
9. 2023 Q4Discuss the consequences of climate change on the food security in tropical countries.10 marks · 150 words
10. 2023 Q17From being net food importer in 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons.15 marks · 250 words
11. 2022 Q15Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.15 marks · 250 words
12. 2022 Q16Mention the significance of straits and isthmus in international trade.15 marks · 250 words
13. 2021 Q16Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.15 marks · 250 words
14. 2019 Q7Discuss the factors for localisation of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India.10 marks · 150 words
15. 2019 Q16How is efficient and affordable urban mass transport key to the rapid economic development of India ?15 marks · 250 words
16. 2018 Q4Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed ? How does it help in navigation ?10 marks · 150 words
17. 2018 Q15Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.15 marks · 250 words
18. 2017 Q7Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulses because of which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations.10 marks · 150 words
19. 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
20. 2017 Q17What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in Monsoon Asia ?15 marks · 250 words
21. 2016 Q16South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.12.5 marks · 200 words
22. 2016 Q19Enumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India.12.5 marks · 200 words
23. 2015 Q17The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are reaching the limits of their ecological carrying capacity due to tourism. Critically evaluate.12.5 marks · 200 words
24. 2015 Q19Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages. Discuss this statement in the backdrop of rural urban integration.12.5 marks · 200 words
25. 2014 Q21Whereas the British planters had developed tea gardens all along the Shivaliks and Lesser Himalayas from Assam to Himachal Pradesh, in effect they did not succeed beyond the Darjeeling area. Explain.10 marks · 150 words
26. 2014 Q22Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region despite fertile soil and good availability of water ?10 marks · 150 words
27. 2013 Q23(a)Do you agree that there is a growing trend of opening new sugar mills in southern States of India? Discuss with justification.5 marks · 100 words

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