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Aniket RanjanAIR 48· 2025

Question Q.15GS3UNKNOWN

Rare Earths Elements (REE) are considered as 'Vitamins of Modern Industry'. In this context, bring out the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of REE in the world.

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Introduction

Rare-earth elements are those whose extraction and exploration is very difficult, even though they are abundant in the earth's crust. They are called 'vitamins of Modern Industry'.

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Main Body

Reasons for calling vitamins of Modern Industry

1It helps in advancing the newer way of technology and bringing less dependency on traditional elements. Examples: Lithium, Vanadium, Magnesium and Erbium
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Answer continues on next page
  • Clear definition of REE with their key characteristic (difficult extraction despite abundance)
  • Direct explanation of why they are called 'vitamins'
  • Specific element examples provided
  • Proper introduction connecting paradox of abundance and difficulty

Topper

Aniket Ranjan

AIR 482025

Subject & Paper

GS3UNKNOWN

Topic

Rare Earth Elements

Definition and importance of REE

Reasons for calling REE 'vitamins of modern industry'

Writing Stats

57

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