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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Q# | Marks | Question | Topic Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Q37 | 10 | Ozone layer depletion — causes and effects | Ozone layer |
| 2021 | Q11 | 10 | Geopolitics of South East Asian countries (environmental angle) | Geopolitics + environment |
| 2016 | — | 10 | Ecological integrity / environmental issues | Broad environmental |
| 2013 | Q40 | 20 | Ecological crisis India/world | Comprehensive env |
| 2013 | Q36 | 5 | Diego Garcia (Indian Ocean geopolitics/environment) | Geopolitics |
PYQ Analysis:
- Ozone depletion was asked in 2023 — may not reappear immediately
- Climate change (Paris Agreement, GHG, impacts) is overdue and highly likely for 2026
- Biodiversity (Kunming-Montreal 2022 is recent and untested) — strong candidate
- 10-mark format: Expect "discuss the causes and effects of X" or "critically examine Y"