GS1 · Topic
Cyclones
Tropical and temperate cyclones: formation, tracks and impact.
13 UPSC Mains GS1 questions on Cyclones that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2020–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Why are severe and intense cyclones becoming a regular phenomenon in the Arabian Sea? Substantiate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
CyclonesClimatology
Enumerate the reasons behind rising intensity and frequency of cyclones in the Arabian Sea in recent years. Giving special reference to NDMA guidelines, recommend measures to check the adverse impacts of cyclones.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
CyclonesClimate Change
Evaluate the status of India's mangrove ecosystem and its function as a bioshield with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Natural ResourcesClimate Change
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
What are the suitable conditions for the formation of a tropical cyclone? Also, bring out differences between a tropical and an extra-tropical cyclone.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
CyclonesClimatology
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Weather Forecasting process impacts a multitude of dependent sectors and hence there exists a need to overcome associated challenges in India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Weather PhenomenaCyclones
Discuss why the Bay of Bengal is more prone to cyclones than the Arabian Sea. Also, explain the reasons for the decrease in frequency of tropical cyclones during the Southwest monsoon season.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
CyclonesWeather Phenomena