Continents and Oceans — Mains Questions

Analyze the economic and strategic significance of the Indian Ocean for India and the global community, considering recent geopolitical developments.

Discuss how the theory of plate tectonics explains the distribution of major landforms, seismic activity, and volcanic zones across the Earth's surface. Illustrate with suitable examples.

Examine the environmental challenges posed by climate change to the world's oceans and their implications for coastal communities and marine biodiversity.