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DIVYAAIR 182· 2025

Question Q.5GS3GS2

What are Rare Earth Elements (REEs)? Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of REEs in the world. (10 marks, 150 word)

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Introduction

Rare Earth Elements are the 15 lanthanides and strontium and yttrium, which are not geographically rare but their extraction is tedious which makes them Rare.

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Main Body

Multi dimensional implications (1) Geographical inequality - Rare earth are concentrated in few geographical pockets (eg - China, Australia), African countries (2) Extraction difficulties - extraction and mining of rare earthexpensive, harmful, difficult
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Diagram

Map showing geographical distribution of REEs with Europe, China, Taiwan, Africa, and rare earth locations marked

Examiner score
0.85/10

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Page 11

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DIVYA

AIR 1822025

Subject & Paper

GS3GS2

Topic

Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora

Rare Earth Elements and Geopolitical Implications

Writing Stats

60

Total words

1

Paragraphs

analytical

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