Mains Answer Writing - 8 Jan, 2026
GS1
Physical Geography
15 marks
“Bomb cyclones represent a class of rapidly intensifying mid-latitude storms with multi-hazard impacts.”
In this context, explain the phenomenon of bomb cyclones and examine their implications for disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience in a changing climate.
Tips for your answer
- Define bomb cyclone with technical precision (explosive cyclogenesis, 24 mb/24 hrs).
- - Explain formation using atmospheric dynamics (temperature gradient, latent heat, pressure fall).
- Discuss impacts:
- - Blizzards, flooding rain, hurricane-force winds
- - Transport disruption, power grid failure, supply chains
- Link with climate change:
- - Enhanced temperature contrasts
- - Increased moisture availability
- Conclude with disaster management & resilience measures.
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GS2
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