MPPSC MAINS 2020 Paper-I

Points to Remember: Principles of Remote Sensing: Electromagnetic radiation, energy interaction with Earth’s surface, data acquisition, processing, and interpretation. Global Positioning System (GPS): Satellite constellation, signal transmission, triangulation, applications, and limitations. Introduction: Remote sensing and GPS are crucial technologies in modern geography, environmental monitoring, navigation, and numerous other fields. Remote sensing involves acquiring information about … Read more

This question requires a factual approach, focusing on the geographical distribution of cotton reserves and production in Madhya Pradesh or the topography of the Malwa Plateau. The keywords are “cotton reserves,” “cotton production,” “Madhya Pradesh,” “topography,” and “Malwa Plateau.” Since the question offers two distinct options, I will answer both separately. I. Distribution of Cotton … Read more

Let’s address the second question: “What is Disaster Mitigation? Explain the role of information in Disaster Mitigation.” This question requires a factual and analytical approach. Points to Remember: Definition of Disaster Mitigation Stages of Disaster Management Role of Information in each stage (Prevention, Preparedness, Response, Recovery) Types of Information crucial for Mitigation Challenges in Information … Read more

The question, “Section B – Long Answer Type Questions (5×11=55),” is not a question in itself but a descriptor of a section within a larger exam or assessment. Therefore, it cannot be answered directly. It requires the actual long answer questions from Section B to be provided. The instructions, however, provide a framework for answering … Read more

Points to Remember: Origin of Tropical Cyclones Characteristics of Tropical Cyclones Main types of wind systems Causes of wind system origin Introduction: Tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes (in the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific) or typhoons (in the Northwest Pacific), are intense, rotating weather systems characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall. They are a … Read more

Points to Remember: Koppen’s Climate Classification: A system classifying climates based on temperature and precipitation. Thornthwaite’s Climate Classification: A system classifying climates based on temperature and evapotranspiration. Indian Monsoon: A seasonal reversal of wind direction, bringing crucial rainfall. Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ): A region near the equator where trade winds converge. Hadley Cell: A large-scale … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition of spatial data. Types of spatial data. Applications of spatial data. Importance of spatial data. Challenges in managing spatial data. Introduction: Spatial data, also known as geospatial data, refers to any data that has a geographical or location-based component. It’s information that can be tied to a specific place on Earth. … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition of technological disaster Examples across various sectors (nuclear, transportation, medical, etc.) Short-term and long-term consequences Lessons learned and preventative measures Introduction: A technological disaster is a catastrophic event resulting from the failure or malfunction of technology, causing significant harm to human life, the environment, or the economy. These events are not … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition of a digital image. Methods of digital image creation. Components of a digital image (pixels, resolution, color depth). File formats and their characteristics. Applications of digital images. Introduction: A digital image is a representation of a visual scene or object stored as a set of numerical data. Unlike analog images (like … Read more

Points to Remember: Major coalfields of Madhya Pradesh Distribution across different regions Coal quality variations Environmental considerations related to coal mining in the state Introduction: Madhya Pradesh, a central Indian state, is endowed with significant coal reserves, playing a crucial role in India’s energy sector. Understanding the geographical distribution of these resources is vital for … Read more