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Write answer: Himalayan vs Peninsular rivers
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Current Affairs: Cyclone Biparjoy — geo linkages
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Current affairs — geo lensUpdated today
Cyclone Biparjoy — Bay of Bengal warm water dynamics
Links to: Cyclogenesis → Tropical Cyclones
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Brahmaputra floods — cloudburst origin, sedimentation
Links to: Himalayan rivers → Braided channels
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Western Ghats — new endemic species, Agasthyamalai
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"Discuss the role of jet streams in determining the onset and withdrawal of the Indian monsoon."
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PYQ · 2019
Consider the following statements about the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD):
1. A positive IOD is associated with above-normal monsoon rainfall over India.
2. IOD is measured by the difference in Sea Surface Temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean.
3. A negative IOD event was observed in 2019, contributing to severe drought conditions over India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A positive IOD is associated with above-normal monsoon rainfall over India.
2. IOD is measured by the difference in Sea Surface Temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean.
3. A negative IOD event was observed in 2019, contributing to severe drought conditions over India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A1 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 2 only
D1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Statements 1 & 2 are correct. A positive IOD (warmer western Indian Ocean) enhances moisture-laden winds toward India, boosting monsoon. The IOD index is indeed defined by SST difference across the Indian Ocean. Statement 3 is incorrect — 2019 actually saw a positive IOD, which partially offset El Niño effects and supported a reasonable monsoon season.
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Examine the factors responsible for the formation of the Western Ghats and discuss their significance as a biodiversity hotspot. How has human activity threatened this fragile ecosystem?
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Discuss the factors responsible for the formation of the Western Ghats and explain why it is considered a biodiversity hotspot. How have human activities threatened its ecological balance?
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Discuss the role of jet streams in determining the onset and withdrawal of the southwest monsoon over India.
2021Prelims
With reference to the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), sometimes mentioned in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical western and eastern Indian Ocean.
2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Niño's impact on the monsoons over India.
1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical western and eastern Indian Ocean.
2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Niño's impact on the monsoons over India.
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How do ocean currents influence the climate of the coastal regions? Explain with suitable examples.
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Monsoon System — Complete Notes
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Monsoon System — 20 MCQs (spaced repetition)
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4:30 PM
Map drill — Indian hill stations
20 min
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