Natural Resources and Industries

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Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).

Part of Geography of the World and Society

2025

1. · Paper Q14 · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution

Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves?

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2023

2. · Paper Q5 · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution

Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?

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3. · Paper Q14 · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution

Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.

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2022

4. · Paper Q6 · 2022 · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss the natural resource potentials of 'Deccan trap'

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5. · Paper Q14 · 2022 · 15 marks · Solution

What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in fishing industry of the world.

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2021

6. · Paper Q5 · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution

Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product(GDP) in percentage. Discuss.

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7. · Paper Q16 · 2021 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.

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8. · Paper Q17 · 2021 · 15 marks · Solution

What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India?

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2020

9. · Paper Q6 · 2020 · 10 marks · Solution

How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far- reaching impact on the water resources of India?

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10. · Paper Q7 · 2020 · 10 marks · Solution

Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples.

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11. · Paper Q17 · 2020 · 15 marks · Solution

Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change.

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2019

12. · Paper Q6 · 2019 · 10 marks · Solution

Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India.

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13. · Paper Q7 · 2019 · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss the factors for localisation of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India.

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2018

14. · Paper Q16 · 2018 · 15 marks · Solution

What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.

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2017

15. · Paper Q6 · 2017 · 10 marks · Solution

"Inspite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for development". Discuss.

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16. · Paper Q16 · 2017 · 15 marks · Solution

In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India? (250 words).

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2016

17. · Paper Q15 · 2016 · 12 marks · Solution

The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human miseries. Explain.

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2015

18. · Paper Q16 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution

India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity.

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19. · Paper Q20 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution

What are the economic significance of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea and its possible environmental consequences?

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