GS1 · Topic
Floods
Flooding, drainage congestion and flood management.
7 UPSC Mains GS1 questions on Floods that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
With accelerating glacial melt in the Himalayas, GLOFs pose a severe hazard downstream. Analyse the causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies related to GLOFs in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
HimalayasClimate Change
Incidence of extreme rainfall events and flash floods in recent times has led to devastating consequences for major cities of India. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
FloodsUrbanization
The frequent instances of urban flooding pose a severe risk to the urban ecosystem in India. Discuss with special emphasis on its impact on the critical infrastructure.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
UrbanizationFloods
The magnitude of floods in the Himalayas is controlled by its geology, orography and meteorology. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
HimalayasFloods
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
Various geographical and anthropogenic factors have rendered Brahmaputra Valley susceptible to recurrent floods. Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
FloodsWater
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