Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
3. India’s economic growth and energy security are closely tied to its coal reserves and the coal industry. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
The article suggests that India should make the most of its coal resources by adopting cleaner and more efficient technologies to reduce emissions and environmental impact.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the importance of coal for India and steps that are needed to harness it effectively and efficiently.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate 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:
Begin by giving facts regarding the coal production in the country.Body:
First, write in detail about the importance of coal to India’s energy security and economy. Cite statistics to substantiate.
Next, write about the measures that are needed for better planning, infrastructure development and increase of domestic supplies of coal
Next, write about the need to cut dependency of coal and move towards renewable source of energy.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
