Explain the geomorphological significance of the Aravalli range in the north-western Indian landscape. Analyse how human interventions have altered this role.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes
Topic: changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes
Q2. Explain the geomorphological significance of the Aravalli range in the north-western Indian landscape. Analyse how human interventions have altered this role. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question Due to increasing ecological stress on the Aravalli range from mining, urban expansion and regulatory ambiguities, which makes understanding its geomorphological role in north-western India crucial. Key Demand of the question The question demands an explanation of the geomorphological significance of the Aravalli range in shaping the north-western Indian landscape and an analysis of how human interventions have altered this role. Structure of the Answer Introduction Briefly introduce the Aravalli range as one of the oldest fold mountain systems and highlight its importance in a semi-arid geographical setting. Body Explain the geomorphological significance of the Aravallis in terms of climatic moderation, drainage control, groundwater recharge, soil stability and micro-climatic influence. Analyse the impact of human interventions such as mining, urbanisation, deforestation, infrastructure development and policy dilution on these geomorphic functions. Conclusion Conclude by stressing the need for geography-informed and landscape-level protection to sustain the long-term geomorphological role of the Aravalli range.
Why the question Due to increasing ecological stress on the Aravalli range from mining, urban expansion and regulatory ambiguities, which makes understanding its geomorphological role in north-western India crucial.
Key Demand of the question The question demands an explanation of the geomorphological significance of the Aravalli range in shaping the north-western Indian landscape and an analysis of how human interventions have altered this role.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction Briefly introduce the Aravalli range as one of the oldest fold mountain systems and highlight its importance in a semi-arid geographical setting.
• Explain the geomorphological significance of the Aravallis in terms of climatic moderation, drainage control, groundwater recharge, soil stability and micro-climatic influence.
• Analyse the impact of human interventions such as mining, urbanisation, deforestation, infrastructure development and policy dilution on these geomorphic functions.
Conclusion Conclude by stressing the need for geography-informed and landscape-level protection to sustain the long-term geomorphological role of the Aravalli range.