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  • FLOODS AND DROUGHTS

    • Floods
      • Why are floods such a recurrent feature in India? Discuss the measures taken by the Government for flood control.
      • In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India?
      • The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.
    • Urban Floods
      • Major cities of India are becoming vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss.
      • The frequency of urban floods due to high intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. Discussing the reasons for urban floods, highlight the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.
      • Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures.
      • What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples.
      • Flooding in urban areas is an emerging climate-induced disaster. Discuss the causes of this disaster. Mention the features of two such major floods in the last two decades in India. Describe the policies and frameworks in India that aim at tackling such floods.
    • Cloudburst
      • With reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss the measures to be adopted to mitigate the impact of recent incidents of cloudbursts in many places of Uttarakhand.
      • Explain the mechanism and occurrence of cloudburst in the context of the Indian subcontinent. Discuss two recent examples.
      • What is the phenomenon of 'cloudbursts'? Explain.
    • Hydro-Meteorological Disasters
      • Some experts are of the opinion that the dams and the reservoirs located in different parts of the country may lead to undesirable consequences. How far are these fears justified?
      • Give your assessment of the soundness of large river valley projects with high dams vis-a-vis smaller river valley projects.
      • Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyze the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures.
    • Droughts
      • Which parts of India were mainly affected by the severe drought of 1987-88? What were its main consequences?
      • What is the magnitude of the drought in Africa?
      • Which parts of India have been identified as drought-prone? Mention the norms for such identification.
      • Write note on Causes of droughts in India.
  1. PYQs and Practice Questions
  2. UPSC IAS (CSE)
  3. UPSC Mains
  4. DISASTER MANAGEMENT
  5. FLOODS AND DROUGHTS
  6. Droughts

Which parts of India were mainly affected by the severe drought of 1987-88? What were its main consequences? (UPSC 1988, 20 Marks, )

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What is the magnitude of the drought in Africa? (UPSC 1992, 6 Marks, )

अफ्रीका में सूखे की तीव्रता क्या है?
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The magnitude of the drought in Africa is a significant concern that has far-reaching impacts on the continent.

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Which parts of India have been identified as drought-prone? Mention the norms for such identification. (UPSC 1998, 15 Marks, )

भारत के कौन से हिस्से सूखा-प्रवण के रूप में पहचाने गए हैं? ऐसी पहचान के लिए मानदंडों का उल्लेख करें।
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Introduction

Drought is a recurring natural disaster in India, causing significant agricultural and economic losses. The identification of drought-prone areas is crucial for effective planning and implementation of drought mitigation measures.

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Write note on Causes of droughts in India. (UPSC 2005, 2 Marks, )

भारत में सूखे के कारणों पर नोट लिखें।
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Introduction
Droughts are a recurring natural disaster in India, causing significant socio-economic and environmental impacts.
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