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.
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.
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.
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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