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SATVIK SHARMAAIR 327· 2025

Question Q6GS1GS1

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

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Main Body

Palm oil can in India is largely imported from South-East Asian countries.

High South

East

Asian

Region

Distribution of Palm oil producing countries

1Equatorial wet climatic region countries.
2In Asia, mostly South-East Asian countries like Malaysia, Indonesia are.
3In Africa → Madagascar, Ghana are.
4In South America → Brazil, Bolivia are.
5They are some palm oil producing countries.

Environmental Concerns

1Slash & Burn Agriculture practiced
2Reduce tree cover by deforestation
3Afforestation in equatorial region will improve due to acidic soil
4Sacrificing Carbon stock of the forests.
5Threaten biodiversity dependent on forest. (E.g.) Isuzu, Sumatran Prince
6Commercialization introduce production.
7Overuse of land may deplete soil's nutrition capacity already limited.
8Threat to climatic condition. (E.g.) Reduction in transfiguration.
129 words6 paragraphs

Diagram

Map showing distribution of palm oil producing regions including South East Asia, African regions, and South America

  • Identifies major palm oil producing regions correctly
  • Covers multiple environmental concerns comprehensively
  • Mentions specific regions (Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil)
  • Links production to biodiversity loss

Topper

SATVIK SHARMA

AIR 3272025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world

Palm Oil Production and Environmental Issues

Global Distribution and Environmental Impacts

Writing Stats

129

Total words

6

Paragraphs