Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography;
1. Briefly describe the features of the islands of India. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have an untapped economic, geostrategic and cultural potential. Examine. (250 words)
Reference: Class-XI NCERT: India Physical Environment.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To explain the features of major islands of India and to mention about the potential of Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Directive:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Being by mentioning the major island group of India – The Andaman and Nicobar islands in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep islands in the Arabian Sea.
Body:
Mention the features of both the islands. Such as their nature of formation, Major islands, composition and their unique features.
In the next part, add about levering the untapped potential of Andaman and Nicobar islands. How a proactive policy is needed at transforming the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a tri-services command, as an economic hub and one of the key centers of its defence and security strategy.
A focused development plan for the Islands is expected to greatly enhance the country’s geopolitical leverage in the Indian Ocean Region.
Bring out potential challenges in achieving the above and suggest measures to overcome the same
Conclusion:
Summarize that the A&N Islands can play a key role in enhancing India’s regional engagement with the Bay of Bengal littorals.
