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GeographyEXAMINEYear 202215 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in fishing industry of the world.
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: Ocean Currents, Coriolis Force, Upwelling
Recurring Theme Trend: “Ocean Currents”
5 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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