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GeographyEXAMINEYear 202510 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
What are Tsunamis? How and where are they formed? What are their consequences? Explain with examples.
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: Tsunamis Geophysics, Subduction Zone Earthquakes, Ocean Wave Dynamics
Recurring Theme Trend: “Tsunamis Geophysics”
2 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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