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QUESTION 7
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10 marks

Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment.

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What the examiner wants

Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Volcanic Eruptions & Environment.

DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment≈55 words
  2. 2Support the Discuss with directly relevant evidence/examples and end with a reasoned conclusion≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Define/processCausal mechanismSpatial pattern and examplesImpacts/implicationsAnswer-specific conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Volcanic Eruptions & Environment without directly resolving: “Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment.”
  • Using facts/examples as decoration without linking them to the Discuss judgement required by the question

Value addition

  • Small labelled map/flow diagram showing the spatial relationship central to the question
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

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