Mains Test Series Distribution of Mineral Resources Q. In the context of the recently release list of critical minerals by the Ministry of Mines, delve into factors impacting the criticality of mineral resources. (250 words) Introduction: Critical minerals are those minerals that are vital for economic development, but their supply may be at risk due…
Mains Test Series Land resources and Cropping pattern in India Q. Define the blue revolution and explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India. [UPSC CSE (M) 2018] Introduction: The Blue Revolution means increasing fisheries production and productivity from aquaculture and fisheries resources in an integrated manner, both inland and marine. It aims…
Mains Test Series Population: India’s demography, settlements and Migration Q1. Examine the factors influencing internal migration in India. What are its socioeconomic consequences? Introduction: Internal migration is the movement of people between the usual place of residence within a political boundary. Internal migration does not change the size of the population in the country but…
Mains Test Series Transport, Communication and International Trade Q. Discuss the feature and potential impact of the newly announced Foreign Trade Policy 2023 on India’s foreign trade and economic growth. Answer: Foreign trade policy is a policy document aimed at boosting India’s exports and promoting its growth manifold by shifting incentives to remission and entitlement…
Mains Test Series Tertiary and Quaternary Activities Q. Discuss the potential of tertiary sector industries to drive economic growth in India. The tertiary sector is also known as the service sector, defined as a wide range of activities of the economy that involves the provision of service to businesses as well as final consumers. Tertiary…
Mains Test Series Primary and Secondary Activities Q. The food processing industry in India has emerged as a boon to the agricultural sector. Discuss. Answer. Food processing can be defined as transforming raw agricultural produce into food using chemical and mechanical processes. India’s food processing industries include grains, edible oils, fruits, vegetables, seafood, poultry, and…
Mains Test Series Human Development Q. Critically examine India’s poor performance in human development indicators despite high economic growth. Answer: Introduction- Human development is defined as expanding people’s freedom and opportunities and improving their well-being. It can be measured in terms of life expectancy, education, and per capita income. Human development indices (HDI) are part…
Mains Test Series Population and Human Settlements Q. Write a Short note on Jarawas, Todas and Santhals. The Jarawa The Jarawas are indigenous people of the Andaman and Nicobar Island and is home to the Negrito tribe (Jarawa). Location: They primarily live in South Andaman and Middle Andaman Islands, with a total population of 240…
Mains Test Series Soil and Natural Hazards Q. Both causes and consequences of the urban and rural floods are different. Discuss. (150 words) Introduction: A flood is overflowing the usual confines of a stream or other body of water or accumulating water over areas that are not usually submerged. Floods are not exclusive to rain….
Mains Test Series Vegetation Q. Critically examine the impact of wasteland development on the food, fodder and fuel supply in the country. (150 word) Introduction: Wastelands are uncultivated, non-forested land left fallow for more than five years. Generally barren hilly terrains, saline/alkaline lands, deserts, ravines, etc., which cannot be brought under cultivation with the existing…