30 Questions
What has led to the depletion of resources according to the text?
Indiscriminate exploitation of resources
How has the accumulation of resources in few hands impacted society?
Divided society into haves and have nots
Which global issue has arisen due to the indiscriminate exploitation of resources?
Global warming
Why is resource planning considered essential according to the text?
For an equitable distribution of resources and global peace
What would be a potential consequence if the present trend of resource depletion continues?
Endangering the future of our planet
In what ways has the indiscriminate use of resources impacted the environment according to the text?
Led to ecological crises like ozone layer depletion
What is one of the main reasons for land degradation in states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra?
Overgrazing
Which mineral processing activity generates a huge quantity of dust in the atmosphere?
Grinding of limestone for cement industry
What happens when industrial effluents are released as waste according to the text?
Water and land pollution
Which factor is mentioned as important in the formation of soil?
Climate
What is an effect of soil degradation due to over irrigation?
Water logging leading to salinity and alkalinity
How is soil described as a resource in the text?
The most important renewable natural resource
What distinguishes Bangar soil from Khadar soil?
Bangar soil has higher concentration of kanker
Why are black soils well-known?
For their capacity to hold moisture
What causes the reddish color in Red and Yellow Soils?
Diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks
When do laterite soils develop?
Under tropical and subtropical climates with constant rainfall
What is the characteristic feature of black soils when they become wet?
They become sticky and difficult to work on
In which regions are Red and Yellow Soils commonly found?
Eastern and southern parts of the Deccan plateau
How are resources defined?
Environmental elements that satisfy human needs
How are resources classified based on origin?
Biotic and abiotic
In the context of resources, what is the role of human beings?
Transformers of available materials into resources
What does the text mention as a basis for classifying resources?
Origin and exhaustibility
Which aspect is NOT used as a basis for classifying resources in the text?
Color
What is the main takeaway regarding resources from the text?
'Human beings transform materials into resources for use.'
What does resource development in India involve?
Availability of resources, technology, quality of human resources, and historical experiences of people
Who voiced concern about resource conservation with the quote 'There is enough for everybody’s need and not for any body’s greed'?
Gandhiji
What did Gandhiji identify as the root cause for resource depletion at the global level?
Greed and selfish individuals
Who presented Gandhian philosophy once again in the book 'Small is Beautiful'?
Schumacher
Which commission made a seminal contribution with respect to resource conservation at the global level in 1987?
Brundtland Commission
What did the Club of Rome advocate for the first time in a more systematic way in 1968?
Resource conservation
Explore the challenges and importance of resource development in India, considering factors like technology, human resources, and historical experiences. Learn about the need for conservation to avoid socio-economic and environmental issues.
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