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.
Explain the phenomenon of marine heat waves and their multi-dimensional impacts.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeOceanography
Global warming opens a new world of opportunities in the arctic region. Critically examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
What factors can be attributed to the rising incidents of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayan region? Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
HimalayasClimate Change
"The Indo-Gangetic plains are highly prone to heatwaves." Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures for management.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
Desertification is not merely a land degradation issue; it is a silent threat to global ecological stability and food security. Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Climate ChangeNatural Resources
Describe the ecosystem services provided by the mangrove forests. Examine the causes of depletion of mangrove forests and suggest measures for their protection.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Natural ResourcesClimate Change
Why is Antarctic becoming an area of renewed human interest? Examine the significance of Antarctic bill, 2022 in protecting India's interest in the region.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Natural ResourcesClimate Change
Although poor air quality is a perennial problem, it gets intensified during the winter months in Delhi-NCR. Explain. Evaluate the efficacy of existing measures to control air pollution.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
UrbanizationClimate Change
Mention the global occurrences of major tropical cyclones in 2023 and 2024. Also, explain their impacts on local communities.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
CyclonesGeophysical Phenomena
Describe the main pillars of India's Arctic Policy. Why is arctic region gaining greater geopolitical significance in the present context?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Natural ResourcesClimate Change
What do you mean by heat waves? Discuss the various impact of heat waves and suggest ways to effectively manage them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
The Arctic and Antarctic regions are both experiencing sea ice loss, but the rates and patterns of shrinkage are remarkably different." Discuss the factors that contribute to the differential shrinkage of sea ice in these polar regions. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
It is said that the world's oceans are losing their 'memory' due to human-induced warming. Comment. Also, discuss the consequences of the phenomenon.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeOceanography
Recently there have been concerns regarding arctic amplification which has lead to 4 times the increase in temperature in the arctic against global average leading to fast melting of arctic ice.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
Why is the Bay of Bengal more prone to cyclones compared to the Arabian Sea? Discuss the changing trends in cyclone formation in the Arabian Sea.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
CyclonesClimatology
Development of island territories requires a careful balancing of environmental and tribal concerns with exploitation of economic potential. Elaborating on the threats faced by island territories of India, comment on the recent measures proposed by the government regarding their development.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
TribalsClimate Change
What are marine heatwaves? Examine the causes of the increasing frequency of marine heatwaves. How do they influence the onset of the summer monsoon in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Geophysical PhenomenaClimatology
Despite EIA being a useful policy tool for sustainable development, deficiencies in its design and implementation have prevented it from realising its potential. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Climate Change
The socio-economic and ecological consequences of soil degradation are far-reaching. Discuss. Suggest measures that can be taken to restore soil fertility and arrest soil degradation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Natural ResourcesClimate Change
While island tourism can boost local economies, it also brings significant environmental and cultural challenges. Critically Assess. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Human GeographyClimate Change
What is ocean memory loss? Explain and discuss its consequences.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
OceanographyClimate Change
Mountains are fragile ecosystems vulnerable to the adverse impact of climate change and other anthropogenic interventions. Illustrate with examples. Also, highlight the initiatives taken for their sustainable management.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
HimalayasClimate Change
According to IMD, rising temperatures across the globe have increased frequency of cyclones in the Arabian sea.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
CyclonesClimate Change
"As the world's water towers melt, the risk of water stress increases." Discuss how the Himalayan glaciers' retreat could redefine freshwater availability and regional hydropolitics in South Asia.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
HimalayasClimate Change
What are the reasons behind the increased frequency and intensity of heat waves globally? How will it impact global food security?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
Explain the spatial and temporal variation in PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations in India. Why have the clean air programmes failed to yield desired results?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Climate Change
In light of the recently occurred cyclone Biparjoy that stuck the Saurashtra and Kutch region of Gujarat, discuss the features and process of the formation of tropical cyclone and the change in nature of cyclones in the Indian ocean.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
CyclonesClimatology
Land degradation is almost always the result of multiple interacting causes. Analyze the given statement with special emphasis on climate change as a causal factor.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Climate ChangeGlobal Warming
Does climate change have an impact on the monsoonal pattern in India? Comment with examples and empirical evidence.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeClimatology
Why are the wetlands considered as world's most productive ecosystems and essential regulators of the global climate? Identify the reasons for their disappearance in the present times. Also, mention the steps taken by the government to protect wetlands in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
WaterClimate Change