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Question 1

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Write a note on importance of renewable energy. Explain the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission.

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Importance of Renewable Energy

Renewable energy refers to energy produced from resources which are renewable in nature i.e. renewed by nature such as solar, water, wind, geothermal, biogas՚s etc. In the 21st century, importance of renewable energy has increased because:

  1. Growing energy consumption has put strain on finite non-renewable energy sources …

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Question 2

Appeared in Year: 2021

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Discuss the reserves, distribution and production of all varieties of coal in India.

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Coal is one of the most important minerals (mineraloid) which is mainly used in the generation of thermal power and smelting of iron ore. Coal is abundant, cheap but exhaustible. Most of the coal deposits are of Carboniferous period.

Most recent deposits of Tertiary Period are usually composed of lignite or brown coal and peat.

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Question 3

Appeared in Year: 2021

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Discuss the importance of Solar Energy in future economic development of India.

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India is facing an acute energy scarcity which is becoming an obstruction in the industrial and economic progress. Setting up of new power plants is inevitably dependent on import of highly volatile fossil fuels.

Thus, it becomes essential to tackle energy crisis through judicious utilization of abundance of renewable energy resources like-Solar ene…

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Question 4

Appeared in Year: 2022

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The peninsular position of India provides scope for harnessing non-conventional energy resources. Discuss with examples. (Paper 2)

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Peninsular India characterized by the presence of mighty Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea has been a treasure trove of the country. The physical location and geographical positioning make it a conducive spot for harnessing the potential of non-conventional energy sources such as wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, nuclear energ…

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Question 5

Appeared in Year: 2023

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Critically examine the role of petroleum energy resources on International Geopolitics with special reference to India. (Paper 2)

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Petroleum energy resources, primarily oil and natural gas, have profoundly shaped international geopolitics since the 20th century. Their finite nature, uneven distribution, and strategic importance as an essential fuel source have fueled alliances, triggered conflicts, and influenced global power dynamics. This influence is particularly evident in…

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