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QUESTION 17
GS3
15 marks

Define the concept of “carrying capacity” of an ecosystem as relevant to the environment. Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for sustainable development of a region.

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11 min
250 words

What the examiner wants

Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Define the concept of “carrying capacity” of an ecosystem as relevant to the environment. Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for sustainable development of a region.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Ecosystem carrying capacity.

ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Define the concept of “carrying capacity” of an ecosystem as relevant to the environment≈95 words
  2. 2Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for sustainable development of a region≈95 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Define/processCauses/driversImpacts and spatial/India evidencePolicy/management responseLimitations and way forward

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Ecosystem carrying capacity without directly resolving: “Define the concept of “carrying capacity” of an ecosystem as relevant to the environment.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for sustainable development of a region.”

Value addition

  • Small labelled map/flow diagram showing the spatial relationship central to the question
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

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