Distribution of key natural resources across the world

Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.

Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves?

The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?

Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?

Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.

Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forest regions of India.

Discuss the natural resource potentials of ‘Deccan Trap’.

Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for its limited spatial spread.

Describing the distribution of rubber-producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.

Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.

The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods, and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.

India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate.

Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change.

What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India?

“The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system.” How can it be made effective in urban areas?

Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.

Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region?

“In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for development.” Discuss.

In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India?

Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulses, because of which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations.

The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human miseries. Explain.

In what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India?

Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations.

India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity.

What are the economic significances of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea and its possible environmental consequences?

Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world.

How does India see its place in the economic space of rising natural resource rich Africa?

With growing scarcity of fossil fuels, the atomic energy is gaining more and more significance in India. Discuss the availability of raw material required for the generation of atomic energy in India and in the world.

It is said that India has substantial reserves of shale oil and gas, which can feed the needs of the country for quarter century. However, tapping of the resource does not appear to be high on the agenda. Discuss critically the availability and issues involved.