Cold deserts in India, primarily located in the trans-Himalayan regions, exhibit unique climatic and geographical characteristics. Explain.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Topic: geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
1. Cold deserts in India, primarily located in the trans-Himalayan regions, exhibit unique climatic and geographical characteristics. Explain. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India
Why the question: Wildlife authorities in Himachal Pradesh’s high altitude, cold desert district of Lahaul & Spiti have started surveys as part of census to estimate the population of blue sheep or bharal and the Himalayan ibex, the main prey of the iconic snow leopard. Key Demand of the question: To write about the various manifestations of Folk art in India. Directive word: Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by defining cold desert and highlight the cold desert regions in the country. Body: First, write about the about the unique climatic characteristics – extreme temperatures, low precipitation, high altitude, arid landscapes, and thin atmosphere. Next, write about the unique geographical characteristics including its flora and fauna. Conclusion: Conclude by summarising.
Why the question:
Wildlife authorities in Himachal Pradesh’s high altitude, cold desert district of Lahaul & Spiti have started surveys as part of census to estimate the population of blue sheep or bharal and the Himalayan ibex, the main prey of the iconic snow leopard.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various manifestations of Folk art in India.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining cold desert and highlight the cold desert regions in the country.
First, write about the about the unique climatic characteristics – extreme temperatures, low precipitation, high altitude, arid landscapes, and thin atmosphere.
Next, write about the unique geographical characteristics including its flora and fauna.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.