World natural resources

Distribution of major natural resources of the world.

2025

Section A · Q8 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

How do India's mangroves and coral reefs contribute to marine resource management?

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Section B · Q17 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Examine the forest resources of India and explain the principles of conservation which could be applied to improve the forest wealth of India.

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Section B · Q19 · UPPSC 2025 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

"India's continental shelf is a storehouse of mineral and energy resources." Critically examine this statement with suitable examples.

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2024

Section A · Q7 · UPPSC 2024 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

What is the use of oceans for humans?

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2023

Section A · Q7 · UPPSC 2023 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

'Oceans are the store-house of resources.' – Write a short note.

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2021

Section A · Q9 · UPPSC 2021 · UPGS1 · 8 marks · Solution

What is water crisis? Suggest suitable measures for water resource management.

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2020

Section B · Q18 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Highlight the various ecological problems associated with the exploitation and utilization of resources from the Indian Ocean.

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2019

Section B · Q20 · UPPSC 2019 · UPGS1 · 12 marks · Solution

Critically examine the oceanic energy resources and their potentialities on the coast zone of India.

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