C:\UPSC\GS1\2017\Q-5.txt
GeographyEXAMINEYear 201710 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
How does the cryosphere influence global climate?
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: Cryosphere, Albedo Effect, Polar Ice Caps
Recurring Theme Trend: “Cryosphere”
5 questions across 14 yrsFrequency of UPSC CSE Mains questions testing this core concept, landmark doctrine, or foundational syllabus theme (2013-2026)
20130
20140
20150
20160
20172
20180
20190
20200
20211
20221
20230
20240
20251
20260