Rajasthan is rich in solar and wind energy yet faces an acute water shortage, while states like Goa have abundant water but limited energy resources. How does this regional imbalance justify the need for resource planning at the national level?
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Model Answer
India's diverse geography creates regional imbalances in resource availability, making national-level resource planning essential. Rajasthan is well endowed with solar and wind energy but faces acute water shortage, while states like Goa have abundant water but lack sufficient energy resources. Such imbalance means no region can be fully self-sufficient.
National-level planning helps in:
- Identification and inventory of resources across all regions
- Equitable distribution to balance surplus and deficit areas
- Matching resource development plans with overall national development plans
Without national planning, resource-rich regions may remain underdeveloped while resource-deficient regions stagnate. Hence, balanced planning at national, state, regional and local levels is necessary for judicious and equitable resource use.
Source: Resources and Development, Chapter 1 — Resource Planning in India
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Explanation
- The examiner expects you to link the example directly (Rajasthan's solar/wind energy vs. water shortage) to the concept of regional imbalance.
- Mention the three steps of resource planning briefly — they often fetch marks individually.
- Use the phrase "balanced resource planning at national, state, regional and local levels" — it is directly from the textbook and signals you know the source material.
- Avoid writing a long essay; 3 marks = ~3 clear points with one supporting example.