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QUESTION N22
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5 marks

There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why?

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What the examiner wants

Explain/Analyse the exact proposition in the PYQ — “There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why?” — using concept/chronology or mechanism, evidence on both sides where relevant, and a conclusion that answers the directive rather than merely describing Geomorphology.

Explain/AnalyseAnswer exactly what the question asks.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1For the prompt cue ‘There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why?’, directly answer: There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat≈20 words
  2. 2For the prompt cue ‘There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why?’, build the causal/institutional mechanism behind Geomorphology, not just a list of features≈20 words
  3. 3For the prompt cue ‘There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why?’, add one verified official-source anchor and a limitation/counterpoint specific to Geomorphology≈20 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Define/contextualise GeomorphologyExplain mechanism/chronologyQuestion-specific evidence/examplesImplicationsConcise conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • For the prompt cue ‘There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why?’, avoid a generic note on Geomorphology; answer the actual wording/directive and the Geomorphology proposition
  • For the prompt cue ‘There is no formation of deltas by rivers of the Western Ghat. Why?’, do not add examples around Geomorphology unless they prove, qualify or rebut the proposition asked

Value addition

  • Small labelled map plus cause→impact arrows
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.