Question Q.1GS1GS1
Why do the Middle Gangetic plains remain relatively underdeveloped despite having abundant water resources, fertile soil, and favorable demography?
Main Body
The Middle Gangetic plains comprise the plain area of Arunachal Pradesh (Upper Assam), Eastern UP and Bihar. It is relatively underdeveloped due to:
(A) Population issue and challenges with demography:
(a) The most densely populated region in India - thus resource scarcity per capita.
(B) Poor human development:
Very low in power indicator and skilling
(C) Historical reasons:
Most oppressive British policies in this region.
(D) Challenges in agriculture and economy:
(a) Very fragmented landholding - farm agriculture is not profitable
(b) Lack of large scale industries - away from ports and raw materials.
96 words5 paragraphs2 bullet points
- Structured response with lettered subsections
- Identifies multiple causal factors (demographic, historical, economic)
- Uses specific examples (landholding patterns, lack of industries)
Topper
ABHISHEK KUMAR JHA
AIR 2312025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Economic Development and Regional Disparities
Middle Gangetic Plains Underdevelopment
Writing Stats
96
Total words
5
Paragraphs
2
Bullets
analytical and explanatory
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