40 Questions
What is the main reason for the depletion of resources?
Individual greed
What is the classification of resources based on their availability?
Renewable and non-renewable
What is the result of the accumulation of resources in few hands?
Division of society into haves and have-nots
What is the primary goal of sustainable development?
Meeting the needs of present and future generations without harming the environment
Where was the Earth Summit held in 1992?
Rio de Janeiro
What is the relationship between nature, technology, and institutions?
Interdependent
What is the classification of resources based on their ownership?
Individual, community, national, and international
What is the primary importance of resources?
Human survival and quality of life
What is the main source of land and water pollution in many parts of the country in recent years?
Industrial effluents
What are the two main components of soil?
Organic and inorganic materials
What is the characteristic of Alluvial soils?
High fertility and fine particles
What is the ideal crop for Black soil?
Cotton
What is the reason for the high fertility of Alluvial soils?
Adequate proportion of potash, phosphoric acid and lime
What is the characteristic of soils in drier areas?
More alkaline
What is the common name for Black soil?
Regur soil
What is the reason for intensive cultivation and dense population in regions of Alluvial soils?
High fertility of the soil
What did Gandhiji emphasize about resource conservation?
There is enough for everybody's need but not for anybody's greed
What percentage of India's land area is plain?
43 per cent
What is the main concern of leaders and thinkers in the past?
The availability of resources
What is the significance of mountains in India?
They ensure perennial flow of some rivers
What is the name of the organization that advocated resource conservation in 1968?
The Club of Rome
What is the name of the book that presented Gandhian philosophy in 1974?
Small is Beautiful
What is the primary objective of Agenda 21?
To promote global cooperation on common interests
Why is resource planning essential in a country like India?
Due to its diverse regional availability of resources
What percentage of India's land area is mountainous?
30 per cent
What is the characteristic of the plateau region in India?
It possesses rich reserves of minerals, fossil fuels, and forests
What is a consequence of the present trend of resource depletion?
Environmental damage and poverty
What is a benefit of community participation in resource development?
It promotes sustainable development
What is the purpose of drawing a local Agenda 21?
To promote sustainable development in local communities
What is the relevance of resource planning in sustainable existence?
It is a strategy for judicious use of resources
What is a characteristic of some regions in India?
They have acute shortages of certain resources
What is the significance of resource planning in India?
It is essential for sustainable development in diverse regions
What are the three important Himalayan river systems that deposited the climatic condition along with the parent rock material, responsible for the formation of black soil?
The Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra
In which regions do the alluvial soils extend through a narrow corridor?
Rajasthan and Gujarat
What is the characteristic of the soil particles in the upper reaches of the river valley?
They are bigger in size
What is the characteristic of Bangar soil?
It has a higher concentration of kanker
What is the classification of alluvial soils based on their age?
Old alluvial and new alluvial
What is the characteristic of black soils in terms of their moisture-holding capacity?
They are well-known for their capacity to hold moisture
What is the region where black soils are typically found?
The Deccan trap (Basalt) region
What is the characteristic of black soils in terms of their nutrients?
They are rich in soil nutrients
Study Notes
Classification of Resources
- Resources can be classified in four ways:
- On the basis of origin: biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living)
- On the basis of exhaustibility: renewable and non-renewable
- On the basis of ownership: individual, community, national, and international
- On the basis of status of development: potential, developed stock, and reserves
Importance of Resource Planning
- Resource planning is essential for sustainable existence of all forms of life
- Planning is necessary for judicious use of resources
- India has enormous diversity in the availability of resources, and some regions are rich in certain resources but deficient in others
Sustainable Development
- Sustainable development means development should take place without damaging the environment
- It should not compromise the needs of future generations
- The Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992 emphasized sustainable development through global cooperation
Resource Depletion
- Indiscriminate use of resources has led to depletion, environmental damage, poverty, and disease
- The accumulation of resources in a few hands has divided society into the rich and the poor
- An equitable distribution of resources is necessary for sustained quality of life and global peace
Resource Planning in India
- India has varied relief features, landforms, climatic realms, and vegetation types
- The country has land under different relief features, including mountains, plateaus, plains, and islands
- Mountains account for 30% of the total surface area, providing facilities for tourism and ecological aspects
- The plateau region possesses rich reserves of minerals, fossil fuels, and forests
Soil Types in India
- Alluvial soils are the most widely spread and important soil type in India
- These soils are deposited by three important Himalayan river systems – the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra
- Alluvial soils are also found in the eastern coastal plains, particularly in the deltas of the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna, and the Kaveri rivers
- Black soils are black in color, ideal for growing cotton, and are found in the Deccan trap region
- Black soils are made up of extremely fine, clayey material, and are well-known for their capacity to hold moisture
This quiz is about categorizing resources based on different criteria such as origin, exhaustibility, and ownership. Test your knowledge on the classification of resources!
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