Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) "Complete self-sufficiency of all nations in resource production." The geopolitics of world natural resources is mainly shaped by the unequal distribution of resources across regions, technological advancements in resource extraction, and climate change policies. However, the idea of complete self-sufficiency in resource production is not a driving factor in global resource geopolitics. While some nations may pursue self-sufficiency, the interconnectedness of global markets, trade, and resource flows makes complete self-sufficiency impractical on a global scale.
Information Booster:
The idea of complete self-sufficiency in resource production is unrealistic in global geopolitics.
No country is fully self-sufficient in all natural resources due to unequal distribution across the globe.
Many resources are concentrated in specific regions, making it impractical for every nation to produce everything it needs.
Global trade and interdependence drive the geopolitics of resources, with countries relying on imports or exports for resources they cannot produce.
Technological advancements and renewable energy initiatives are shifting countries away from a narrow reliance on a single set of resources, further reducing the idea of self-sufficiency.
Countries may attempt to secure supply chains but still depend on international collaborations and trade to meet their needs for resources.
Global interconnectivity and trade agreements dominate the geopolitics of resources, emphasizing cooperation over complete independence
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Unequal distribution of resources: This is one of the main drivers of global resource geopolitics. Countries rich in certain resources, like oil in the Middle East or rare earth metals in China, hold significant geopolitical influence.
(b) Technological advancements: Innovations like deep-sea mining, shale oil extraction, and renewable energy technologies reshape the way resources are accessed and alter global energy markets.
(c) Climate change policies: Global efforts to tackle climate change by reducing reliance on fossil fuels lead to increased demand for resources used in green technologies, such as solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles.
English
50 Questions
100 Marks
60 Mins