INDIA RESOURCES

Land, distribution, utilisation and conservation

  1. What are the various types of land uses in India. Critically analyse the trends of land use in India in India.
  2. The land use in India is reflective of the underlying economic bases, agricultural development and the state of environment. Discuss
  3. Evaluate the impact of technology on resource utilization in India. (In about 200 words) (2016)
  4. The pattern of growing ecological foot-prints is uneven in nature. Analyse with reference to land resources in India. 2020

Changes in patterns of land use

  1. Explain how change in land use can promote eco-development at different levels in the country. (In about 150 words) (2015)
  2. Analyse the requirement of an appropriate landuse pattern for achievement of the solution the present population pressure in India.

Surface and ground water, distribution, utilisation and conservation

  1. Discuss the emerging pattern of surface water utilization in India.(2010)
  2. Assess as to how surface water utilization affects food production and food security in the country. (2010)
  3. Discuss the need of conservation and utility of water resource in India. (2007)
  4. Account for the geographical distribution of groundwater resources of India. How serious is its depletion in recent decades? (2015)
  5. The efforts to utilise water resources has created more problems than it has solved. Analyse this statement and make suggestions for sustainable water development in India.
  6. India offers a case of scarcity in plenty in water resources. Evaluate this statement and show how water harvesting can solve this problem.
  7. Critically examine the various demand side and supply side management of water resources in the country
  8. Groundwater resources, its problems potential and development.
  9. The problem of water resources in India is essentially the product of gap between demand and supply side management. Comment.
  10. Discuss the freshwater crisis in India and prepare a blueprint for its sustainable management. (2017
  11. Interlinking of rivers may serve as a major source of assured irrigation and all weather inland navigation in India. Comment on its feasibility taking into account physical, economic and economic and ecological implication. (2017
  12. Why setting up of Water Management Boards is a controversial issue in India
  13. Make a critical appraisal of the factors affecting river water quality in India.
  14. Illustrate with suitable examples the endeavours undertaken in augmenting conservation of water and vegetation in India.

Linkage of rivers

  1. In India, the sustainable availability of water recourse can be ensured by the interlinking of important rivers. Analyse the statement from environmental point of view.
  2. Bring out the development of the river water transport in India and its role in regional development. (In about 250 words) (2016)
  3. Interlinking of rivers may serve as a major source of assured irrigation and all weather inland navigation in India. Comment on its feasibility taking into account physical, economic and economic and ecological implication. (2017)

Energy, distribution, utilisation and conservation

  1. Give a brief account of the petroleum resources of India. (83)
  2. Discuss the utilization and conservation of coal in India. (88)
  3. Bring out the present-day position of exploitation and processing of nuclear minerals in India. (98)
  4. Offshore Oilfields and coastal ecology. (2010)
  5. Discuss the impact of the development of electrical power in India on its industrialisation. (84)
  6. Examine the fossil fuel resources of Indian with particular reference to the present and future demands for energy. (95)
  7. “Non-conventional energy is the energy of the future is India.” Justify this statement. (2005)
  8. Location of thermal power plants and coal fields in India are not mutually conducive. Analyse (2014)
  9. Give a causal account of the distribution of hydel power resources in India and enumerate the problems in hydel power in India.
  10. Critically examine the means and method of pumped storage and gas turbine in solving peak power demand problem.
  11. Role of power in alteration of industrial spatial structure in South India.
  12. Problems of Coal sector in India
  13. Coal utilisation and associated problems.
  14. Importance of petroleum and its uses in India.
  15. Problems of hydel power development in India.
  16. Give  an  account of problems associated with oil and natural gas and enumerate the conservation practices
  17. Non conventional energy resources and its role in solving energy crisis in India.
  18. Give a causal account of the distribution of hydel power resources in India and enumerate the problems in hydel power in India.
  19. Hydel power as a better alternative for power generation in India.
  20. Define the status of nuclear power in India.
  21. Give an account of the development of renewable resources of India. (2016)
  22. Why has solar energy in India not been developed to desired level in spite of its high potential? (2017)
  23. Keeping the recent developments in view, how can the energy crisis of India be circumvented by harnessing non conconventional energy resources?

Minerals, distribution, utilisation and conservation

  1. Assess the iron ore resources of India. (82)
  2. Discuss briefly the utilization, distribution and production of manganese in India. (86)
  3. Explain the distribution of the major mineral resources of the Deccan plateau together with the extent of their exploitation. (92)
  4. Critically examine the metalliferous mineral resources of India with particular reference to their present and future demands. (96)
  5. Delineate the mineral belts of India and mention their distinctive features.(2012)

Forest Resources

  1. Describe the programmes for management and development of forests in India under the National Forest Policy. Mention briefly the roles of other institutions in the development of forestry in the country. (86)
  2. Discuss the distribution and characteristics of the evergreen forest in India. (96)
  3. Analyse the ecological significance of forests in different regions of India indicating the impact of rapid deforestation. (88)
  4. Examine the forest resources of India and expalin the principles of conservation which could be applied to improve the forest wealth of India.(94)
  5. How does the formation of a National Park help ecological restoration and conservation? Explain with suitable examples.(2010)

Marine resources

  1. Give an account of potentiality and prospects of development of marine resources of India. (2011)
  2. The sea as a source of raw materials – 1984
  3. The future pattern of economic development will depend upon the ability and technique of marine resource exploitation. Evaluate.
  4. The development of marine resources must go side by side of the present state of economic growth in order to achieve sustainable growth.

Biotic resources, their distribution, utilisation and conservation

  1. Why has attention been given to the development of marine fisheries in India? Describe the efforts that have been directed for their development. (85)
  2. Examine the need for conservation of biotic resources in India (99)
  3. Assess the fish resources of India and examine the present and future prospects of their exploitation. (89)
  4. Identify the major biosphere reserves of India and discuss their role in the conservation of forest and wild life. (2011)
  5. Critically examine the marine resources of India and discuss the problems encountered in their development. (93)
  6. Identify the important biotic-resource regions of India. Highlight, in brief the problems and remedial measures of biotic-resource conservation in India. (2004)
  7. Make an appraisal of Governments effort to conserve biotic resources. What further suggestions will you give.
  8. Inland fisheries resources of Indian
  9. Marine fisheries resources.
  10. Problems in the development of fisheries and solutions.
  11. Prospects of Fishing along west coast.
  12. Role of fisheries in rural development.
  13. Causes of Genetic erosion and solutions for conserving it.
  14. Biodiversity loss in India: Causes and restoration of biodiversity.
  15. Identify the important biotic resource regions of India and highlight their problems. (In about 250 words) (2016)

Forest and wild life resources and their conservation

  1. Suggest  the  measures  of  wild-life  conservation  with  reference  to  extinction   of   rare species. (2014)
  2. Analyse the value of wildlife in ecosystem, and from a suitable management model for conservation of wildlife.
  3. Conservation of wildlife.
  4. Analyse the value of wildlife in ecosystem, and from a suitable management model for conservation of wildlife.
  5. Discuss the problems of wildlife conservation and management in India.

Energy crisis Other

  1. Examine the resources of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (98)
  2. Outline the Ghats. Government of India’s strategies of conservation of the Western Ghats. (2015)
  3. Discuss the methods of crop residue residue management in rural India to reduce pollution. 2020
  4. What are the characteristics of Blue Flag certified beaches ? Discuss their significance for beach tourism in India. 2020

NEW AGE QUESTIONS COMPATIBLE WITH THE CHANGING PATTERN FOR 2018

Mixed Interrelated and interdisciplinary nature Questions

  1. Analyse how Hydel power is a better alternative for power generation in India.
  2. Critically examine the means and method of pumped storage and gas turbine in solving peak power demand problem.
  3. Describe role of power in alteration of industrial spatial structure in South India.
  4. Critically analyze the emerging land use trend pattern in India.
  5. Analye to what extent the river linking plan can help solve water crisis and how feasible is it?
  6. The role of government to solve the problem of water resource has created more problems than it has solved? Comment.
  7. Explain the concept of MAB and its effectiveness in Bio conservation.
  8. Discuss the Prospects and Significance of shale gas for India
  9. Give a brief account of nuclear resources of India. Analyse the rationale, status and problems in the development of nuclear power.
  10. Planning needs to be more decentralized considering the resource and other diversities to include local wisdom in India. Elaborate
  11. The land use in India is reflective of the underlying economic bases, agricultural development and the state of environment. Discuss
  12. The efforts to utilise water resources has created more problems than it has solved. Analyse this statement and make suggestions for sustainable water development in India.
  13. In India, the sustainable availability of water resourse can be ensured by the interlinking of important rivers. Analyse the statement from environmental point of view.
  14. The development of marine resources must go side by side of the present state of economic growth in order to achieve sustainable growth.
  15. Discuss the major challenges of land use in India. In this context discuss how draft National Land Utilisation Policy aims to tackle the issue.
  16. Delineate the mineral belts of India and mention their distinctive features.
  17. Analyse the metallic mineral resources of India with particular reference to their present and future demand and availability:
  18. Delineate the coalfields of India and mention their distinctive features.
  19. “The fossil fuels are finished and the future of energy depends upon renewable energy.” In this context, evaluate the potential of both conventional and non-conventional energy resources in India.
  20. Differentiate between hunger, under nutrition, malnutrition and famine. Also examine the types and geographical pattern of famines in the world.
  21. Give an account of the ground water provinces of India and discuss what potential it holds for the country for solving future water problems.
  22. The problems in implementation of national water grid are more related to our inability to manage dams rather than anything else.
  23. Discuss briefly the problems of sand mining in India and the emerging solutions.
  24. “While shale gas presents enormous promise for meeting energy security goals of India, many questions remain unanswered including the threat that it will drive India towards a condition of serious water scarcity.” Discuss.
  25. Assess the marine fish resources of India and examine the present and future prospects of their exploitation.
  26. The role of government to solve the problem of water resource has created more problems than it has solved? Comment
  27. Discuss the distribution of Diversion Weirs as a medium of irrigation. Why they have not been not as effective as they could have been.
  28. Discuss the major challenges of land use in India. In this context discuss how draft National Land Utilisation Policy aims to tackle the issue.
  29. Delineate the mineral belts of India and mention their distinctive features.
  30. Delineate the coalfields of India and mention their distinctive features.
  31. “The fossil fuels are finished and the future of energy depends upon renewable energy.” In this context, evaluate the potential of both conventional and non-conventional energy resources in India.