7 Questions
Which state in India is well endowed with solar and wind energy but lacks water resources?
Rajasthan
Which region in India, though rich in cultural heritage, faces deficiencies in water, infrastructure, and vital minerals?
Ladakh
Name some resource rich but economically backward regions and some resource poor but economically developed regions.
Resource rich but economically backward regions: African countries with abundant natural resources but low economic development. Resource poor but economically developed regions: Japan, a country with limited natural resources but high economic development.
Do you think that resources are free gifts of nature as is assumed by many? Provide a justification for your answer.
No, resources are not free gifts of nature. They are a function of human activities. Human beings transform materials into resources through technology and use them.
How can resources be classified based on their origin? Provide examples for each classification.
Resources can be classified as biotic (living) or abiotic (non-living). Example: Biotic resources include forests and animals. Abiotic resources include minerals and metals.
Explain the significance of the interdependent relationship between nature, technology, and institutions in the process of resource transformation.
The interdependent relationship between nature, technology, and institutions is crucial for transforming materials into resources. Human beings use technology to interact with nature and create institutions to facilitate economic development.
Why was it believed that resources are free gifts of nature, and what are the consequences of this belief?
Resources were believed to be free gifts of nature due to their availability in the environment. The consequences of this belief include indiscriminate use, resource depletion, and environmental problems.
Learn about the complex process of resource planning in India, involving inventory of resources, planning structures, and matching development plans with national goals.
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