“Mentor’s Comments” Introduce your answer with defining rare earth elements. In body first talk about their distribution and reserves in India. Then point out the reasons for India’s dependence on imports especially on China. In next part mention their importance and uses in industries and implication on national security especially energy security. Suggest way forward. … Continue reading Q.1) Despite being well endowed with rare earth minerals resources why India still dependent on the imports? Comment on the critical and Strategic Importance of Rare earth minerals. (15 Marks)