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Question Q16Define and highlight resource potential and ecological significanceGS1GS1

Defining continental shelf, highlight its resource potential and ecological significance. (15 marks, 250 words)

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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.

131 words4 paragraphs

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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