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What has led to the depletion of resources according to the text?
What has led to the depletion of resources according to the text?
How has the accumulation of resources in few hands impacted society?
How has the accumulation of resources in few hands impacted society?
Which global issue has arisen due to the indiscriminate exploitation of resources?
Which global issue has arisen due to the indiscriminate exploitation of resources?
Why is resource planning considered essential according to the text?
Why is resource planning considered essential according to the text?
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What would be a potential consequence if the present trend of resource depletion continues?
What would be a potential consequence if the present trend of resource depletion continues?
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In what ways has the indiscriminate use of resources impacted the environment according to the text?
In what ways has the indiscriminate use of resources impacted the environment according to the text?
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What is one of the main reasons for land degradation in states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra?
What is one of the main reasons for land degradation in states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra?
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Which mineral processing activity generates a huge quantity of dust in the atmosphere?
Which mineral processing activity generates a huge quantity of dust in the atmosphere?
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What happens when industrial effluents are released as waste according to the text?
What happens when industrial effluents are released as waste according to the text?
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Which factor is mentioned as important in the formation of soil?
Which factor is mentioned as important in the formation of soil?
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What is an effect of soil degradation due to over irrigation?
What is an effect of soil degradation due to over irrigation?
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How is soil described as a resource in the text?
How is soil described as a resource in the text?
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What distinguishes Bangar soil from Khadar soil?
What distinguishes Bangar soil from Khadar soil?
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Why are black soils well-known?
Why are black soils well-known?
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What causes the reddish color in Red and Yellow Soils?
What causes the reddish color in Red and Yellow Soils?
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When do laterite soils develop?
When do laterite soils develop?
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What is the characteristic feature of black soils when they become wet?
What is the characteristic feature of black soils when they become wet?
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In which regions are Red and Yellow Soils commonly found?
In which regions are Red and Yellow Soils commonly found?
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How are resources defined?
How are resources defined?
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How are resources classified based on origin?
How are resources classified based on origin?
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In the context of resources, what is the role of human beings?
In the context of resources, what is the role of human beings?
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What does the text mention as a basis for classifying resources?
What does the text mention as a basis for classifying resources?
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Which aspect is NOT used as a basis for classifying resources in the text?
Which aspect is NOT used as a basis for classifying resources in the text?
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What is the main takeaway regarding resources from the text?
What is the main takeaway regarding resources from the text?
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What does resource development in India involve?
What does resource development in India involve?
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Who voiced concern about resource conservation with the quote 'There is enough for everybody’s need and not for any body’s greed'?
Who voiced concern about resource conservation with the quote 'There is enough for everybody’s need and not for any body’s greed'?
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What did Gandhiji identify as the root cause for resource depletion at the global level?
What did Gandhiji identify as the root cause for resource depletion at the global level?
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Who presented Gandhian philosophy once again in the book 'Small is Beautiful'?
Who presented Gandhian philosophy once again in the book 'Small is Beautiful'?
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Which commission made a seminal contribution with respect to resource conservation at the global level in 1987?
Which commission made a seminal contribution with respect to resource conservation at the global level in 1987?
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What did the Club of Rome advocate for the first time in a more systematic way in 1968?
What did the Club of Rome advocate for the first time in a more systematic way in 1968?
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