Marine Resources and Environmental Development

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What is the primary goal of sustainable development?

To meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of the future generations (correct)

To reduce the environmental impact of human activities

To maximize economic growth

To increase the consumption of natural resources

What type of development compromises the needs of future generations?

Unsustainable development (correct)

Collateral development

Sustainable development

Resource development

Which of the following is an example of sustainable development?

Building a factory that pollutes the air and water

Implementing irrigation systems to make arid soil cultivable (correct)

Mining coal to generate electricity

Clearing rainforests to build a new city

What is the name of the book that advocates for sustainable development?

Small is Beautiful Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of sustainable development?

Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of the future generations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of sustainable development in the context of natural resources?

To conserve natural resources for future generations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of unsustainable development?

Clearing rainforests to build a new city Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between sustainable development and the needs of future generations?

Sustainable development meets the needs of future generations without compromising the needs of the present generation Signup and view all the answers

Why is soil considered a resource?

Because it is used to satisfy our needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of strip cropping?

It breaks up the force of the wind Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of planting shelter belts?

To create a barrier against wind Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of soil in sustaining life?

It is the base of our life Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of natural forces like wind, glacier, and water on soil?

Soil erosion Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of terrace cultivation?

It restricts erosion Signup and view all the answers

Why is soil considered a renewable natural resource?

Because it can be replenished quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of shelter belts in western India?

They have contributed to the stabilisation of sand dunes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern addressed in the quote 'There is enough for everybody's need and not for anybody's greed'?

Resource distribution Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the quote 'There is enough for everybody's need and not for anybody's greed'?

M.K.Gandhi Signup and view all the answers

What type of resources are replenished over a finite amount of time?

Renewable resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

Their regenerative capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for resources whose quantity and quality have been determined for utilization?

Surveyed resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of resource depletion, according to Gandhiji?

Modern technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for resources that are shared globally?

International resources Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Resources and Development

An area up to 200 nautical miles from a country's coast is where the country has the right to explore and exploit marine resources.

Soil as a Resource

Soil is considered a resource because it satisfies our needs, is a renewable natural resource, a medium for plant growth, home to many living organisms, and the base of our life.

Types of Soil

Black soil is typical of the Basalt region in northwest Deccan plateau, made up of lava flows.
Northern plains are made of alluvial soil deposited by Himalayan rivers.
In Western Rajasthan, arid soil becomes cultivable only after proper irrigation due to the dry climate and high temperature.
Laterite soil is found in Odisha and Chhattisgarh.

Sustainable Development

Sustainable development meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generations.
It is development that takes place without damaging the environment and preserving resources for future use.

National Resources

Renewable resources are those that can replenish in a finite amount of time, such as forests and wildlife.
Non-renewable resources are those that cannot be regained back easily once finished, such as coal and petroleum.

Conservation of Soil

Terrace cultivation restricts erosion in Western and central Himalayas.
Strip cropping involves dividing large fields into strips and leaving strips of grass to grow between crops to break up the force of the wind.
Shelter belts, created by planting lines of trees, contribute to stabilizing sand dunes and preventing desertification in western India.