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Paper
GS-I
Question
Q17
Marks
10M
Word Limit
250W
Directive: Explain
Make the topic clear with reasons, mechanisms and examples.
Structure (10 marks · about 250 words)
This sub-point (Distribution of key natural resources across the world) has been asked 29 times since 2013
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Paper
GS Paper I: Indian Heritage, History, Geography & Society
Subtopic
Distribution of key natural resources across the world
Source
Official UPSC 2025 paper (verbatim)
Official UPSC syllabus: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).
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This is a verbatim UPSC Mains 2025 GS-I question from the "Natural Resources & Industrial Location" area of the official syllabus. It carries 10 marks with a 250-word limit.
For a 10-mark question with a 250-word limit, decode the directive verb first, then structure your answer with a crisp introduction, 2–3 substantiated body points, and a forward-looking conclusion within the limit.