INSIGHTSIAS IA SIMPLIFYING IAS EXAM PREPARATION INSTA SECURE SYNOPSIS MAINS 2021 GS - I DECEMBER 2020 www.insightsactivelearn.com | www.insightsonindia.com INSTA SECURE SYNOPSIS NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same time gives you extra points in the form of background information. Telegram: https://t.me/insightsIAStips Page 2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpoccbCX9GEIwaiIe4HLjwA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightsonindia INSTA SECURE SYNOPSIS Table of Contents Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Write a note on the contributions made by Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathi, the pioneer of modern Tamil poetry. (250 words) .................................................................................................... 9 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. ........................................................................... 13 “The caste system is the bane for the Indian society.” In light of the mentioned statement, examine the evil face of this system. (250 words) .......................................................................... 13 What do you understand by idea of exclusive belonging? How far can the concept are applied to Indian cultural aspects. Comment. (250 words) ............................................................................. 15 Role of women and women’s organization; population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, .......................................................................................................................... 17 Discuss the importance of participation of women in science; Do you think fewer participation of women in it is a reflection of our Indian society? Evaluate. (250 words) .................................. 17 What do you understand by the ‘age structure’ of a population? Discuss its relevance for economic development and growth. (250 words) .......................................................................... 20 The road to economic and social independence for India’s women was already a daunting one. The pandemic is making a bad situation dangerously worse. Comment. (250 words) ................. 22 Slums are not ‘problems’ that have to be ‘solved’ – but are indeed a result of lopsided and vested urban policies covering land ownership, infrastructure provision and maintenance, and other socio-economic issues. Analyse. (250 words) ....................................................................... 26 The greatest and most fundamental challenge of the new decade is to adjust to a world population of 8.4 billion people eager to achieve higher standards of living, while minimizing the negative impact of human activity on the environment. Comment. (250 words) ........................ 29 Salient features of world’s physical geography. ................................................................................... 32 Account for Anthropocene as Earth’s new epoch and discuss its salient features. (250 words) .. 32 Discuss in detail the various Sources of Information about the interior of the earth. (250 words) .......................................................................................................................................................... 34 What do you understand by weathering and mass movements? How does weathering, mass wasting and erosion change the landscape together? Explain. (250 words) ................................. 36 Discuss in detail the Aeolian landforms with suitable examples. (250 words) ............................. 39 Explain different processes which help maintain heat balance of earth.(250 words) .................. 43 How does unequal distribution of heat over the Earth causes variation of weather and climate? Explain, (250 words) ......................................................................................................................... 45 Discuss how local winds are different from planetary winds. with examples, underline the role of local winds in influencing climate, agriculture and socio-economic conditions of various regions of the world. (250 words) ................................................................................................... 48 How climate change influences the pattern of the planetary winds? Have these winds become stronger across all major latitudes? Or it has led to their uneven pattern? Examine. (250 words) .......................................................................................................................................................... 54 Telegram: https://t.me/insightsIAStips Page 3 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpoccbCX9GEIwaiIe4HLjwA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insightsonindia INSTA SECURE SYNOPSIS Himalayas are not only the physical barrier, they are also a climatic, drainage and cultural divide. Elucidate. (250 words) ......................................................................................................... 58 Trace the regional divisions in the Northern Plains of India and bring out their geomorphological features. Why are Northern Plains so significant? Explain. (250 words) ....................................... 61 Define Catchment area, Drainage basin and Watershed. Differentiate between the Himalayan River System and Peninsular River System. (250 Words) ............................................................... 64 What are the features of west flowing rivers of India? Assess the importance of west flowing rivers in India? (250 Words) ............................................................................................................. 67 Give an account of economic activities in the British type climate. Why is Lumbering so profitable in this climatic type? (250 words) .................................................................................. 71 Explain in detail the factors influencing the climate in India? Bring out the importance of winter sown crops in India? (250 words) .................................................................................................... 74 Account for the seasonal variation in the India monsoons. Strong monsoon isn’t always good news for farmers. Critically Analyse. (250 words) ......................................................................... 80 The soils of India are as diverse as itself. Explain the factors responsible for its Pedogenesis. (250 words). .............................................................................................................................................. 84 Due to varied climatic conditions, India has a wide range of natural vegetation. Elaborate on the different types of vegetation in India. What are the major threats to vegetation in India? (250 words). .............................................................................................................................................. 92 Compare and contrast, the continental drift theory, sea floor spreading theory and the plate tectonics theory. (250 words) .......................................................................................................... 98 Briefly describe the features of the islands of India. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have an untapped economic, geostrategic and cultural potential. Examine. (250 words) ....................... 100 Bring out the factors that influence the temperature distribution on Earth. Account for the overall heat balance on earth despite some areas receiving more insolation than the others? (250 words) ..................................................................................................................................... 105 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. 107 Differentiate between tropical and extra-tropical cyclones. (250 words) ................................... 107 What do you understand by the continental drift theory ? Discuss the evidences in support of it and also throw light on the criticism faced by it. (250 words) ..................................................... 110 Discuss the concept of Sea-floor spreading and explain the relationship between underwater ocean ridges and the seafloor spreading theory. (250 words) ..................................................... 115 Elucidate volcano formation, their types and structures associated with suitable examples. (250 words) ............................................................................................................................................. 118 “Landslides are more than just a natural phenomena”. Do you agree? Discuss and suggest ways to mitigate it. (250 words) ............................................................................................................. 123 Discuss the concept of Geomagnetic storm and also explain how it affects the space weather around the earth. (250 words) ....................................................................................................... 127 Explain the features of tropical cyclones. While mentioning the factors contributing in formation of tropical cyclone differentiate them from extra-tropical cyclones.