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Discuss the geographical significance of critical minerals in the context of energy transition and strategic industries. Explain why India faces challenges in securing them domestically.

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Q1. Discuss the geographical significance of critical minerals in the context of energy transition and strategic industries. Explain why India faces challenges in securing them domestically. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The global energy …

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“Rare earth elements symbolise the new geography of power”. Explain the spatial distribution and key geological features of rare earth deposits across the world. Analyse the environmental implications of their extraction. Evaluate India’s position and prospects in this global landscape.

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Q2. “Rare earth elements symbolise the new geography of power”. Explain the spatial distribution and key geological features of rare earth deposits across the world. Analyse the environmental implications of their extraction. Evaluate India’s position and prospects in this …

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Map the global distribution of critical minerals and explain their importance in the contemporary industrial landscape.

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world. Q2. Map the global distribution of critical minerals and explain their importance in the contemporary industrial landscape. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: The spatial distribution of critical minerals globally and their strategic role in shaping modern industries such as clean energy, …

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Explain the role of plate tectonics in shaping India’s physiographic divisions. Discuss its implications for natural hazards and resource distribution.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography Q2. Explain the role of plate tectonics in shaping India’s physiographic divisions. Discuss its implications for natural hazards and resource distribution. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Geological events such as the Land subsidence and frequent Himalayan earthquakes have reignited focus on tectonic processes …

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