Question Q16Define and highlight resource potential and ecological significanceGS1GS1
Defining continental shelf, highlight its resource potential and ecological significance. (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
Continental shelf refers to boundary of landmass near the ocean body: the regions beyond baseline inside ocean.
17 words
Main Body
Continental shelf lies at interface of landmass & ocean thereby having unique resource potential
Resource Potential:
1Sedimentary basin: India's continental shelf
2Presence of oil, natural gas, petroluems resources.
Ecological significance
1Marine biology— phytoplanktons, sea grass, sea animals etc —
2Carbon capture and storage in sediments
3Absorption of CO2 into ocean water
4Hub of marine biodiversity — refuging from violent ocean waves.
5Breeding grounds for various migration species.
These projections have implications on Indian society as whole & require steps:
1Transparent use of caste based data.
2Effective social auditing mechanisms
3Reforms - electoral & governance related - to prevent politicisation of caste.
Caste based identities clouds threaten societal fabric. Any caste calculus must be undertaken with precautionary measures to prevent any misuse.
— Komal Punia · AIR 6
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Conclusion
Caste based identities clouds threaten societal fabric. Any caste calculus must be undertaken with precautionary measures to prevent any misuse.
20 words
Diagram
Continental shelf showing interface between ocean and landmass, with Indian coastal features, Indra Bay, Bengal basin marked
- Good definition with clear demarcation
- Covers both resource and ecological aspects
- Uses relevant marine biology examples
- Includes India-specific example
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Topper
Komal Punia
AIR 6
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
World's Physical Geography
Ocean Resources and Marine Geography
Continental Shelf
Writing Stats
168
Total words
4
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