Discuss briefly the utilization, distribution and production of manganese in India. (1986)
Describe the programmes for management and development of forests in India under the National Forest Policy. Mention briefly the roles of other institutions in the development of forestry in the country. (1986)
Discuss the utilization and conservation of coal of India resources. (1988)
Assess the fish resources of India and examine the present and future prospects of their exploitation. (1989)
Analyse the spatial patterns of the utilization of groundwater for tube-well irrigation in different parts of India. (1989)
Attempts a spatial analysis of the development of minerals-based industries in relation to mineral resources potentialities and their exploitation in different states of India. (1989)
Discuss the spatial variation in the developmental levels of canal irrigation in India in relation to their utilization. (1990)
Assess the fossil fuel reserves of India in terms of current and future demands for energy. Examine the present and future and prospects of their utilization. (1990)
Explain the distribution of the major mineral resources of the Deccan plateau together with the extent of their exploitation. (1992)
Critically examine the marine resources of India and discuss the problems encountered in their development. (1993)
Examine the forest resources of India and explain the principles of conservation which could be applied to improve the forest wealth of India. (1994)
Examine the fossil fuel resources of India with particular reference to the present and future demands for energy. (1995)
Critically examine the metalliferous mineral resources of India with particular reference to their present and future demands. (1996)
Examine the resources of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. (1998)
Bring out the present-day position of exploitation and processing of nuclear minerals in India. (1998)
Examine the patterns of distribution and mode of exploitation of bauxite in India. (1998)
Examine the need for conservation of biotic resources in India. (1999)
Examine the National Forest Policy of India. (2000)
Give an account of the success and prospects of Blue Revolution with comments on its impacts on rural economy of India. (2003)
Identify the important biotic-resource regions of India. Highlight, in brief the problems and remedial measures of biotic-resource conservation in India. (2004)
“Non-conventional energy is the energy of the future in India.” Justify this statement. (2005)
Discuss the need of conservation and utility of water resources in India. (2007)
Suggest appropriate energy policy for minimising energy crisis in India. (2008)
Discuss the emerging pattern of surface water utilisation in India. (2010)
Assess as to how surface water utilisation affects food production and food security in the country. (2010)
Write about the Offshore oilfields and coastal ecology. (2010)
Identify the major biosphere reserves of India and discuss their role in the conservation of forest and wildlife. (2011)
Give an account of potentially and prospects of development of marine resources of India. (2011)
Write about Karewa Deposits and their economic significance. (2011)
Delineate the mineral belts of India and mention their distinctive features. (2012)
Delineate the coalfields of India and mention their distinctive features. (2013)
Highlight the socio- economic and ecological roles of River Cauvery in its riverine tract. (2014)
Account for the geographical distribution of groundwater resources of India. How serious is its depletion in recent decades? (2015)
Outline the Government of India’s strategies of conservation of the Western Ghats. (2015)
Identify the important biotic resource regions of India and highlight their problems. (2016)
Give an account of the development of renewable resources of India. (2016)
Discuss the freshwater crisis in India and prepare a blueprint for its sustainable management. (2017)
Why has solar energy in India not been developed to desired level in spite of its high potential? (2017)
Keeping the recent developments in view, how can the energy crisis of India be circumvented by harnessing non-conventional energy resources? (2018)
Illustrate with suitable examples the endeavours undertaken in augmenting conservation of water and vegetation in India. (2018)
Examine the major causes of groundwater depletion in India. (2019)
Discuss the problems of wildlife conservation and management in India. (2019)
The pattern of growing ecological foot-prints is uneven in nature. Analyze with reference to land resources in India. (2020)
Discuss the importance of solar energy in the future economic development of India. (2021)
Discuss the reserves, distribution, and production of all varieties of coal in India. (2021)
Discuss the salient features of Project Tiger in India. (2021)
Examine the critical issues of groundwater resources in India. (2021)
The peninsular location of India provides scope for harnessing non-conventional energy resources. Discuss with examples. (2022)
India is bestowed with rich mineral resources due to its geological structure. Correlate the above statement with large mineral belts of India. (2022)
Discuss the impact of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 on forest conservation in India. (2023)
Critically examine the role of petroleum energy resources on International Geopolitics with special reference to India. (2023)
Why are critical minerals essential for the economic development and national security in India? (2023)
Discuss the green energy initiatives of India as a signatory nation to the Paris Agreement. (2023)
Conservation and breeding centres are important component of the Action PIan for Vulture Conservation 2020—2025. Why? (2024)
Water Scarcity is an important cause of disputes and conflicts in India. Suggest innovative methods for location-based solutions. (2024)
Discuss the targets of focused interventions of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain, 2024 in rural and urban areas. (2024)
Why are coral reefs in India most important with respect to its dynamic ecosystem? Explore. (2025)
Examine the validity of the Blue Economy initiatives of India. Elaborate the impacts of this economy on the country’s development. (2025)
