Topic:Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent);
1. Discuss the distribution of metallic and non-metallic mineral resources in India. Throw light on major issues with respect to mining them. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
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-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about distribution of major metallic and non-metallic minerals and issues in mining them.
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 issues pertaining to mining of mineral in India and ways to address it.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward
