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GeographyEXAMINEYear 202315 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.
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: Coastal Resources, Blue Economy, Natural Hazards
Recurring Theme Trend: “Coastal Resources”
4 questions across 14 yrsFrequency of UPSC CSE Mains questions testing this core concept, landmark doctrine, or foundational syllabus theme (2013-2026)
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