Synopsis IAS
  • Profile
    • New Student
      New to Synopsis IAS?Create an account to register.
      Register
    • Already Registered
      Login to buy courses.
      Log In
  • Home
  • Courses
  • Blog
  • PYQs (GS & Optional)
  • RESOURCE GEOGRAPHY
    • Distribution of Resources
      • Discuss the natural resource potentials of Deccan Trap.
      • Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.
    • Mineral resources
      • Name the mineral which is mined at each of the following places: (i) Neyveli (ii) Panna (iii) Jaduguda
      • Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss.
    • Conventional Energy Resources
    • Coal and Thermal Power
      • What are super thermal power stations? Where are they being established in India and by which Agency?
      • What is the need for Coal Conservation? What are the major components of India’s Coal Conservation Policy?
      • Explain the term “captive power station”. What is the aim of setting up of such stations?
      • What are the resource bases available for the economic development of the newly created States of Jharkhand and Uttaranchal?
      • Write about Ultra Mega Power Projects.
      • In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for development. Discuss.
    • Petroleum and natural gas
      • What is Bombay High? What is SAGAR SAMRT’s connection with Bombay High?
      • What measures have been taken by the Government of India to develop our own sources for the supply of petroleum crude? Discuss the measure of success achieved in this regard.
      • What is the HBJ pipeline? What will it carry, from where to where, and for what purpose?
      • Name the main offshore oil field of India and the agency which operates it.
      • “20th century was century of oil, 21st century would be the century of natural gas.” Comment.
      • Name the main petroleum producing areas in India.
      • Write short note on Bombay High.
      • Examine the distribution of oil refineries in India.
      • It is said that India has substantial reserves of shale oil and gas, which can feed the needs of the country for a quarter century. However, tapping of the resource does not appear to be high on the agenda. Discuss critically the availability and issues involved.
      • What are the economic significances of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea and its possible environmental consequences?
      • Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude oil producing areas, particularly in many of the developing countries. Explain its implications.
      • Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.
      • Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of offshore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the onshore occurrences of oil reserves?
    • Hydro Power
      • Where is Salal and what is the project established there?
      • What is ‘Jal Shakti’? What are its uses?
      • The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) is expected to set up a number of hydroelectric projects in the Eighth Plan. Summarise the salient features of the proposal.
      • What do you understand by Run-of-river hydroelectricity project? How is it different from any other hydroelectricity project?
    • Non-Conventional and Renewable Energy Resources
    • Non-Conventional energy resources
      • Most of the present-day conventional sources of energy are likely to be exhausted sooner or later. Give a short resume of the non-conventional sources of energy that can be availed of in India.
      • What are the alternative fuels available for the transport sector? Discuss their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages in their utilization.
    • Nuclear Energy
      • What are the current problems facing the Tarapur Atomic Power Project and what steps are being considered to overcome them?
      • Name the atomic mineral of which India has abundant resources.
      • Name the minerals used in generating nuclear energy and the places where they are found in India.
      • Where are India's nuclear power plants located?
      • With growing scarcity of fossil fuels, 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.
    • Solar and Wind Energy
      • Discuss the potential of solar energy utilization in India.
      • India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its developments. Elaborate.
      • Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread.
      • Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.
    • GS 3 Solar Energy
      • How is solar energy (i) collected, (ii) concentrated, and (iii) stored?
      • ‘Concentrated’ solar energy and ‘photovoltaic’ solar energy.
      • To what factors can the recent dramatic fall in equipment costs and tariff of solar energy be attributed? What implications does the trend have for the thermal power producers and the related industry?
      • Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our Government for this purpose?
    • Non-Conventional resources: others
      • What is Geothermal? Mention a few areas where we have located geothermal resources in India.
      • What do you understand by the Integrated Rural Energy System? Also mention at least three new sources of Energy.
    • GS 3 Renewable Energy
      • What important issues were considered at the Conference held in August 1981 at Nairobi on new and renewable sources of energy under the auspices of the United Nations? What progress has been made in India towards the development of renewable sources of energy?
      • Give an account of the current status of the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discuss in brief the importance of National programme on Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
      • Discuss in detail “Alternative Energy Sources”.
      • Why is hydrogen being acclaimed as the fuel of the future?
      • Bring out the prospects of development of alternative energy sources of India.
    • GS 3 Energy crisis and security
      • Briefly review India's energy resources. In the context of the world shortage of petroleum, how would you plan for meeting our rural energy needs? Discuss the relative merits of centralised generation, supply and distribution of energy vis-a-vis generation of energy at consumer points or centres.
      • What is the global energy crisis and what is its impact on India? Having regard to our situation, environment, resources and problems, what would be the profile of an appropriate energy policy for India? Examine critically the available alternative options.
      • Comment on the performance of the Power (Electricity) Sector in India. What is the impact of recurring power shortages and frequent power cuts on production and growth? What steps could be taken to tone up the performance of this vital sector of the economy?
      • India is planning to provide for the generation and distribution of 38,000 MW of electric power in the Eighth Plan. How are these objectives to be achieved? What are the constraints that are likely to be met with?
      • What is energy independence? Discuss how India can be transformed into an ‘Energy independent Nation.’
      • Comment on the salient features of the Integrated Energy Policy recently approved by the Government and its implications on the energy security needs of the country.
      • Evaluate India’s approach towards meeting the country’s growing energy demands. Compare the success of this approach with that of another Asian giant which has perhaps the fastest growing energy demands.
      • Write a note on India’s green energy corridor to alleviate the problem of conventional energy.
      • “Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” Comment on the progress made in India in this regard.
      • Do you think India will meet 50 percent of its energy needs from renewable energy by 2030? Justify your answer. How will the shift of subsidies from fossil fuels to renewables help achieve the above objective? Explain.
      • How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology play a crucial role in this endeavour?
    • Forest resources
      • Possessing a tremendous diversity of climate and physical conditions, India has a great variety of fauna. What are the main categories/species of Indian fauna? Name any three which are unique in the world. What important steps are being taken to preserve them? Have these efforts been successful?
      • What are Carnivorous plants? Give the names of two such plants found in India.
      • Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change.
    • Vegetation
      • Which is the largest expanse of tidal forests in India and in which State is it located?
      • Where do mangrove forests occur in India? Describe their main characteristics.
      • What are mangroves and in what way are they useful to us?
      • Mention the area of Shola forests in India.
      • Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology.
      • 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.
    • Social Forestry
      • What is social forestry?
      • Explain the concept of ‘social forestry’ in India.
      • What is social forestry? Describe how social forestry can help in the uplift of the rural poor.
      • What are the objectives of Social Forestry?
      • What is the meaning and aim of Social Forestry? What are the main weaknesses noticed in Social Forestry Programme?
    • Water resources
    • Water and climate
      • The impact of climate change on water resources in India.
      • India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity.
      • The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce human miseries. Explain.
      • How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far-reaching impact on the water resources of India?
      • Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?
    • Irrigation
      • Describe the different methods of irrigation practiced in India and bring out their relative importance in view of the recent developments in irrigation.
      • Comment on the detrimental effects of canal irrigation.
      • What is drip irrigation? Why is it considered the most efficient method of irrigation?
      • What constitutes a Minor Irrigation Project?
      • In what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India?
      • What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing the water-use efficiency.
      • In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India?
      • Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas.
      • Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario.
      • How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis?
      • What are the major challenges faced by Indian irrigation system in recent times? State the measures taken by the government for efficient irrigation management.
    • Water Harvesting and Conservation
      • What is water harvesting? Describe its relevance in the Indian context.
      • Elucidate the factors contributing to the growing need for water harvesting in India, both rural and urban.
      • “The ideal solution of depleting ground water resources in India is water harvesting system.” How can it be made effective in urban areas?
      • What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India?
      • Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario.
      • What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security?
      • The world is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the alternative technologies which can solve this crisis? Briefly discuss any three such technologies citing their key merits and demerits.
      • Examine the factors responsible for depleting groundwater in India. What are the steps taken by the government to mitigate such depletion of groundwater?
    • River interlinking
      • Explain briefly the importance of the Beas Sutlej Link Project.
      • Explain the concept of National Water Grid and its objectives.
      • Write note on National Water Grid.
      • Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming a reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.
      • The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.
    • Dams
      • What is the scope of the Farakka Barrage and what are the problems relating to it? What proposals have been put forward to resolve the problems and with what results?
      • Where is Thein dam being built and why?
      • What do you know about Narmada Sagar Dam?
      • Write note on Nagarjuna Sagar Project.
      • What do you know about Hirakud Project?
    • Marine Resources
      • As the resources of land are getting depleted, man is turning to the sea for the supply of his needs. What are the prospects of utilisation of Indian marine resources for obtaining our requirements of food, minerals and chemicals, oil and gas?
      • What are underwater nodules?
      • What are ocean floor polymetallic sulphides? Where is the largest occurrence of deposits reported?
      • Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world.
      • Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region?
  2. PYQs and Practice Questions
  3. UPSC IAS (CSE)
  4. UPSC Mains
  5. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
  6. RESOURCE GEOGRAPHY
  7. Water resources
Login

Login With Username/password

---------------------- OR ----------------------

Login With OTP

Forget Password

Register

Login (If You are already registered)
Submit

Forget Password

Login/Register

Welcome

Coutinue to Purchase Courses
View Courses
My Courses
View My Purchased Courses
Refer and Earn
© Copyright Synopsis IAS. All Rights Reserved