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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Q# | Marks | Question | Topic Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | 5 | El Niño — mechanism and effects on Indian monsoon | ENSO |
| 2013 | Q31 | 2 | Mediterranean climate — characteristics | Climate classification |
PYQ Analysis:
- Both PYQ questions were relatively low-marks (5 and 2)
- The 2026 pattern's minimum question = 5 marks → even this "low priority" topic becomes substantive
- Most likely 2026 questions: 5-mark on pressure belts/wind systems (foundational); 10-mark on El Niño or types of rainfall
- Topic overlaps heavily with Topic 77 (environmental issues — climate change) and Topic 80 (Indian monsoon)