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QUESTION N18
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10 marks

Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world.

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What the examiner wants

Critically evaluate the exact proposition in the PYQ — “Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world.” — using concept/chronology or mechanism, evidence on both sides where relevant, and a conclusion that answers the directive rather than merely describing Oceanography.

Critically evaluateAnswer exactly what the question asks.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1For the prompt cue ‘Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world.’, directly answer: Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world≈35 words
  2. 2For the prompt cue ‘Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in’, build the causal/institutional mechanism behind Oceanography, not just a list of features≈35 words
  3. 3For the prompt cue ‘Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in’, add one verified official-source anchor and a limitation/counterpoint specific to Oceanography≈35 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Frame OceanographyEvidence/arguments supporting the propositionLimitations/counter-viewBalanced judgement tied to the directive

Where marks usually go

  • For the prompt cue ‘Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world.’, avoid a generic note on Oceanography; answer the actual wording/directive and the Oceanography proposition
  • For the prompt cue ‘Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world.’, do not add examples around Oceanography unless they prove, qualify or rebut the proposition asked

Value addition

  • Small labelled map plus cause→impact arrows
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.