Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent);
3. India is endowed with a rich variety of mineral resources due to its varied geological structure. Discuss the distribution of major metallic and non-metallic minerals in India. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about to diversity of minerals in India and distribution of major metallic and non-metallic minerals.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by mentioning about minerals profile of India and their importance.
Body:
First, with a neat illustrative map, highlight the distribution of major non-metallic minerals such as coal, iron ore, manganese, mica, bauxite and copper etc
Next, with a neat illustrative map, highlight the distribution of major non-metallic minerals such as Mica, Limestone, Dolomite, Asbestos, Magnesite, Gypsum and Kyanite etc.
Next, write about vertical distributions of Salinity – increases with increasing depth, draw a small diagram to show the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising the importance of the above.
