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GeographyEXAMINEYear 201910 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism?
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: Mountain Ecosystem, Himalayan Ecology, Eco-Tourism
Recurring Theme Trend: “Mountain Ecosystem”
8 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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