C:\UPSC\GS1\2019\Q-16.txt
GeographyEXAMINEYear 201915 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
What is the role of solar energy in transforming rural Indian livelihoods? Discuss.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Physical geography, distribution of key natural resources, factors for industrial location, geophysical phenomena (earthquakes, cyclones, volcanoes).
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Solar Energy, PM KUSUM, Rural Electrification
Recurring Theme Trend: “Solar Energy”
5 questions across 14 yrsFrequency of UPSC CSE Mains questions testing this core concept, landmark doctrine, or foundational syllabus theme (2013-2026)
20130
20140
20150
20161
20170
20180
20191
20201
20210
20221
20230
20240
20251
20260