GS1 · Topic
Climate Change
Climate change causes, impacts, adaptation and the politics of it.
98 UPSC Mains GS1 questions on Climate Change that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2016–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Millets are superfood for the present and future. In this context, mention the advantages of the cultivation of millets as a food crop.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Natural ResourcesClimate Change
How do conventional gender roles and responsibilities make women more susceptible to the impacts of extreme heat conditions? What measures would you suggest reducing these vulnerabilities?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
WomenClimate Change
The melting of glaciers due to Climate Change has serious implications for ecosystem and human society. Discuss the effects of melting glaciers on the environment and the measures that can be taken to address this issue.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
How far do you agree that sustainable development and rapid urbanization are mutually incompatible? Argue your case with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
UrbanizationPoverty
Urban heat island effect (UHIE) is a phenomenon which leads to increased temperatures in urban centres, recent heatwaves in Delhi have raised concerns regarding this issue
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
UrbanizationClimate Change
What is sea surface temperature rise? Explain the hazards associated with rise of sea-surface temperatures.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
Provide a brief account of steps taken by India for harnessing solar energy. What are the ecological and human costs associated with India's quest for solar energy expansion?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Natural ResourcesClimate Change
In light of the recently occured cyclone Biparjoy that stuck the Saurashtra and Kutch region of Gujarat, discuss the features and process of formation of tropical cyclone and the change in the nature of cyclones in the Indian ocean.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
CyclonesClimatology
Assess the impact of climate change on the various extreme events with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
Explain how climate change drives heatwaves and wildfires across the world. Also, critically examine various measures taken by countries to mitigate its impact.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
In light of the recently occured cyclone Biparjoy that struck the Saurashtra and Kutch region of Gujarat, discuss the features and process of formation of tropical cyclone and the change in the nature of cyclones in the Indian ocean.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
CyclonesClimatology
Explain the role of Himalayas in influencing the climate of South Asia. Enumerate the changes observed recently in the Himalayan region with respect to climate and geomorphology. What are the possible anthropogenic causes behind them?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
HimalayasClimate Change
Give a brief account of Earth's heat budget. Also discuss how increasing concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere effects it.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
The largest contributors to climate change, cities are also one of the most vulnerable to its adverse effects. Explain. Also analyze the role of cities in achieving carbon neutrality and building climate resilience.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
UrbanizationClimate Change
What is a heat wave? Discuss the health impacts of heat wave in India. Analyse the reasons behind high incidence of mortality rates due to heat wave in India. Suggest measures to tackle the above problem.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
Keeping in mind the findings of sixth assessment report of IPCC, discuss whether India should adopt economy wide net zero emission target.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
Discuss how combined effects of land-use change and climate change are leading to biodiversity loss across all global regions.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
With accelerating glacial melt in the Himalaya, GLOFs pose a severe hazard downstream. Analyse the causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies related to GLOFs in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
HimalayasClimate Change
There is a growing magnitude of inequality in availability and access to water in India. Analyse various contributing factors, their multi-dimensional implications and possible solutions for equitable water access.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
WaterPoverty
Examine the change in land use pattern in India since independence and its resultant impact on climate change.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeHuman Geography
What makes India one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change? Discuss the role of governments, citizens, and businesses in building climate resilience.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
The increasing frequency and intensity of cloudbursts are linked to climate change and changing weather patterns. Comment. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Geophysical PhenomenaClimatology
Coral reefs are the most biologically diverse and economically valuable ecosystems on earth. Elaborate. Discuss the factors responsible for the decline of coral reefs across the world. Also, list some measures that have been taken for their preservation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
OceanographyClimate Change
The recent glacial lake outburst in Sikkim has increased interest in glacial landforms in the Indian Himalayas.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
HimalayasGeomorphology
Identify the reasons behind increasing number of extreme rainfall events throughout India in recent times. Assess their socio-economic impact.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Geophysical PhenomenaClimatology
Tourism in hilly states is threatening to exceed the ecological carrying capacity of the region. Analyze the factors contributing to this trend and evaluate potential Environmental impacts of this phenomenon. What measures can be taken for sustainable Tourism?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
HimalayasUrbanization
Describing the distribution of palm oil producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Natural ResourcesHuman Geography
IPCC recent report highlighted that Arctic ocean as 'tipping point', which may become ice-less by 2040 due global warming. Discuss its potential consequences.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
Discuss the economic and social costs associated with the transition from coal to green energy in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Natural ResourcesClimate Change
How does the melting of the Arctic region open a new world of opportunities? Also, examine the associated environmental and geopolitical challenges.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming