Question Q16GS1GS1
Defining continental shelf, highlight its resource potential and ecological significance.
Main Body
Continental shelf is the transitional zone between continent & ocean.
[Diagram showing continental shelf structure with labels: continent, continental shelf, sea mound, abyssal plane, slope, continental margin, ocean]
Fig. - Continental shelf
Here, continent (Cid) slowly goes away to (Lima) ocean.
It can be goodwill divide (Eastern coast) or steep (Kutzumangit)
Deep → western coast (Emergent)
3Poor storm water drainage, mismatch in infrastructure and can't handle slight fresh flood & planned.
(C1)Bangalore flood issue.
4Lack of watershed & water harvesting → droughts in times of scarcity.
5High ground water extraction & water pollution by industries (e.g. in Delhi Yamuna near Okhla).
Complexities in implementing a water management plan:
1High cost of retrofitting infrastructure of drainage.
2Removal of encroachments → Possible displacement of vulnerable.
132 words10 paragraphs2 bullet points
Diagram
Cross-section diagram of continental shelf showing continent, continental shelf extending into sea, abyssal plane, slope, continental margin, and ocean. Labels indicate the transitional zone structure.
Answer continues on next page
- Clear diagram provided
- Explanation of transitional nature
- Geographic variations mentioned (Eastern coast vs western coast)
- Continuation flows logically from previous page
- Provides multiple case studies (Bangalore, Delhi-Yamuna-Okhla)
- Identifies practical complexities in implementation
- Links specific problems to systemic issues
Topper
Aayushi Bansal
AIR 72024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Continental Shelf
Geography - Physical Features
Continental Shelf Structure and Resources
Writing Stats
132
Total words
10
Paragraphs
2
Bullets
Systematic and problem-focused
Tone