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Energy

Asked 8 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2013 · last asked 2025 · 98 total marks

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Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.

2025GS-110 marks

Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves?

2025GS-115 marks

Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread.

2022GS-110 marks

Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.

2021GS-115 marks

India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate.

2020GS-115 marks

What are the economic significances of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea and its possible environmental consequences?

2015GS-112.5 marks

It is said that the India has substantial reserves of shale oil and gas, which can feed the needs of country for quarter century. However, tapping of the resources doesn't appear to be high on the agenda. Discuss critically the availability and issues involved.

2013GS-110 marks

With growing scarcity of fossil fuels, the 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.

2013GS-110 marks