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Aditya AcharyaAIR 96· 2024

Question Q6GS1GS1

Describing the distribution of palm oil producing countries. Throw light on major environmental issues faced by them.

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Introduction

Palm oil is used in industrial process, cosmetics and as edible oil in FMCG sector making it important.

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Main Body

Distribution of palm oil:

1Equatorial region - ASEAN pelum produce in equatorial region
2Malaysia Indonesia - cleared cargo trucks of reinforced for oil palm plantation
3Requires abundant rainfall, wildlife example, premium in equatorial region
4South East Asia - North East in Bangladesh S Nicobor Island
5Well connected ports infrastructure facilities → supply chain to markets → China, India.
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Conclusion

India is merely dependent of Malaysia & Indonesia for oil palm imports amount to almost ₹60L.

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  • Clearly identifies palm oil producers
  • Mentions equatorial climate requirements
  • References infrastructure importance
  • Links to major importing countries

Topper

Aditya Acharya

AIR 962024

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Resource Distribution & Industries

Generic Resource based

Palm Oil Distribution and Environmental Impact

Writing Stats

97

Total words

1

Paragraphs

technical/factual

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