Resource Planning in India

Rajasthan

Ladakh

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.

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resources can be classified as biotic (living) or abiotic (non-living). Example: Biotic resources include forests and animals. Abiotic resources include minerals and metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers