Geography Optional answer Writing Day-52 questions are based on the topic resources. The objective of this program is to enable aspirants to score 300 plus in geography optional through inculcating the habit of answer writing in the aspirants.
Q.1) On the outline map of India, mark the location of all the following. Write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/ environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry.: (2 x 5 =10 marks)
- Shravanabelagola
- Ellora
- January Isotherm of 20°C
- Pamban island
- Puri
Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)
- Fossil fuel resource of India
- Bauxite resource of India
- Coal Fields of India
- Iron ores of India
- Renewable resources
Q.3) Explain the distribution of major mineral resources of the Deccan plateau together with the extent of their exploitation. (1992) (20 marks)
Q.4) Bring out the present-day position of exploitation and processing of nuclear minerals in India. (2011) (15 marks)
Q.5) Give an account of water resource of India. (15 marks)
Reference https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/water/rewind-2018-is-india-s-head-above-water–62630