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GeographyEXAMINEYear 201515 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are reaching the limits of their ecological carrying capacity due to tourism. Critically evaluate.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Physical geography, distribution of key natural resources, factors for industrial location, geophysical phenomena (earthquakes, cyclones, volcanoes).
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Carrying Capacity, Himalayan Tourism, Environmental Degradation
Recurring Theme Trend: “Carrying Capacity”
9 questions across 14 yrsFrequency of UPSC CSE Mains questions testing this core concept, landmark doctrine, or foundational syllabus theme (2013-2026)
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