Heatwaves in India have become more frequent and intense due to various climatic and anthropogenic factors. Examine.
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Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 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: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 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.
2. Heatwaves in India have become more frequent and intense due to various climatic and anthropogenic factors. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question: The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and west Uttar Pradesh due to severe heatwave conditions and advised people to take precaution as chances of developing heat-related illness are higher. Key Demand of the question: To write about heat waves and causes of heat wave conditions and impact of El-Nino on it Directive word: Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Start by defining a heat wave. Body: In the first part of the body, start by mentioning the criteria for a heat wave: in temperature for plains, coastal areas and hilly areas. The criteria for a severe heat wave. In the next part, mention the causes behind heat waves in India. Write about the climatic factors and anthropogenic factors. Conclusion: Conclude by writing about measures that must be taken to tackle heatwaves in India.
Why the question:
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and west Uttar Pradesh due to severe heatwave conditions and advised people to take precaution as chances of developing heat-related illness are higher.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about heat waves and causes of heat wave conditions and impact of El-Nino on it
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining a heat wave.
In the first part of the body, start by mentioning the criteria for a heat wave: in temperature for plains, coastal areas and hilly areas. The criteria for a severe heat wave.
In the next part, mention the causes behind heat waves in India. Write about the climatic factors and anthropogenic factors.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing about measures that must be taken to tackle heatwaves in India.