Geography Optional – Paper II
Page 43 – Resources, Energy & Infrastructure Geography
Model Questions (Q841–860)
Resource Distribution
Q841. Analyse spatial distribution of mineral resources in India.
Answer: Coal and iron ore are concentrated in eastern plateau region, influencing industrial location.
Answer: Coal and iron ore are concentrated in eastern plateau region, influencing industrial location.
Q842. Examine regional imbalance in resource utilisation.
Answer: Resource-rich states often remain economically backward due to extraction-oriented development.
Answer: Resource-rich states often remain economically backward due to extraction-oriented development.
Energy Geography
Q843. Discuss India’s energy mix and regional variation.
Answer: Thermal power dominates in eastern coal belts, while hydro power is significant in Himalayan states.
Answer: Thermal power dominates in eastern coal belts, while hydro power is significant in Himalayan states.
Q844. Analyse renewable energy potential in India.
Answer: Rajasthan and Gujarat lead in solar energy, while Tamil Nadu excels in wind power.
Answer: Rajasthan and Gujarat lead in solar energy, while Tamil Nadu excels in wind power.
Energy Security & Sustainability
Q845. Examine challenges of India’s energy security.
Answer: Heavy import dependence on crude oil exposes economy to global price shocks.
Answer: Heavy import dependence on crude oil exposes economy to global price shocks.
Q846. Evaluate transition towards green energy economy.
Answer: Expansion of solar parks and electric mobility supports low-carbon transition.
Answer: Expansion of solar parks and electric mobility supports low-carbon transition.
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Q847. Analyse regional disparity in transport infrastructure.
Answer: Western and southern states possess better highway and port connectivity.
Answer: Western and southern states possess better highway and port connectivity.
Q848. Examine role of dedicated freight corridors.
Answer: Freight corridors reduce logistics cost and enhance industrial competitiveness.
Answer: Freight corridors reduce logistics cost and enhance industrial competitiveness.
Resource Conflicts & Environmental Issues
Q849. Discuss mining-induced environmental degradation.
Answer: Open-cast mining leads to deforestation and land subsidence.
Answer: Open-cast mining leads to deforestation and land subsidence.
Q850. Analyse water-energy-food nexus in India.
Answer: Irrigation, power generation and agriculture are interdependent, creating policy trade-offs.
Answer: Irrigation, power generation and agriculture are interdependent, creating policy trade-offs.
Advanced Resource Expansion (Q851–860)
- Q851. Offshore energy resources.
- Q852. Nuclear energy geography.
- Q853. Biofuel potential in India.
- Q854. River linking projects.
- Q855. Port-led industrialisation.
- Q856. Infrastructure financing challenges.
- Q857. Smart grids and digital infrastructure.
- Q858. Resource nationalism debate.
- Q859. Sustainable mining practices.
- Q860. Future of India’s infrastructure geography.
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