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Social Science · 2026 · 5 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q17
"Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives." Justify the statement."Solar Energy has important role in transforming the energy landscape." Justify the statement.
"Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives." Justify the statement.
"Solar Energy has important role in transforming the energy landscape." Justify the statement.
Marking-scheme solution
(i) Almost everything we use from a tiny pin to a towering building or a big ship, all are made from minerals.
(ii) Railway lines and road pavements (tarmac) are made from minerals, showing their importance in infrastructure.
(iii) Cars, buses, trains, aeroplanes are manufactured from minerals and run on power resources derived from the earth.
(iv) Even the food we eat contains minerals.
(v) In all stages of development, human beings have used minerals for livelihood, decoration, festivals, religious and ceremonial rites.
(vi) Minerals play a crucial role in industrial development by providing raw materials for various manufacturing processes.
(vii) The availability of minerals supports economic growth by creating employment and contributing to exports.
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(B) “Solar Energy has important role in transforming the energy landscape.” Justify the statement.
(i) India has abundant sunlight, water, wind and biomass making it ideal for developing renewable energy resources.
(ii) Being a tropical country, India has enormous potential to tap solar energy efficiently.
(iii) Photovoltaic technology converts sunlight directly into electricity.
(iv) Solar energy is becoming increasingly popular in rural and remote areas.
(v) Establishment of large solar power plants in different parts of India reduces dependence on firewood and dung cakes for rural households.
(vi) This shift helps in environmental conservation by reducing deforestation and pollution.
(vii) It also ensures an adequate supply of organic manure for agriculture, as dung is no longer fully used as fuel.
(viii) Overall, solar energy is transforming India’s energy landscape by providing clean, sustainable, and accessible power for both rural and urban areas.
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