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Resources and Development

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 10 · Social Science

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1. Meaning and Classification of Resources

  • A resource is anything in the environment that can satisfy human needs if it is technologically accessible, economically feasible, and culturally acceptable.
  • Resources are a function of human activity, not just natural objects.
  • Human beings, nature, technology, and institutions work together in transforming materials into resources.
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2. Resource Development and Conservation

  • Resources are vital for human survival and for maintaining quality of life.
  • Uncontrolled use of resources has caused depletion, concentration of wealth, and ecological crises.
  • Resource depletion by a few people or countries threatens the future of the planet.
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3. Resource Planning in India

  • India has made concerted efforts for resource planning right from the First Five Year Plan after Independence.
  • Resource planning is especially important in India because resource distribution is very uneven.
  • Some regions are rich in certain resources but deficient in others.
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4. Land Resources and Land Use

  • Land is a natural resource of utmost importance because we live on it and carry out economic activities on it.
  • Land supports vegetation, wildlife, human life, transport, and communication.
  • Land is finite, so careful planning is necessary.

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