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What term describes everything available in our environment that can be used to satisfy our needs?
What term describes everything available in our environment that can be used to satisfy our needs?
Which type of resource is characterized as non-renewable?
Which type of resource is characterized as non-renewable?
What is the primary aim of sustainable development?
What is the primary aim of sustainable development?
What was adopted at the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992?
What was adopted at the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting whether a resource is classified as such?
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting whether a resource is classified as such?
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What does resource planning ensure?
What does resource planning ensure?
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Which term refers to resources that are available but not yet developed for use?
Which term refers to resources that are available but not yet developed for use?
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What major problem is associated with the indiscriminate use of resources?
What major problem is associated with the indiscriminate use of resources?
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What is the most important characteristic of soil?
What is the most important characteristic of soil?
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Which type of soil is known for its richness in minerals like potash and phosphoric acid?
Which type of soil is known for its richness in minerals like potash and phosphoric acid?
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What is the main cause of overgrazing?
What is the main cause of overgrazing?
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Where is black soil commonly found?
Where is black soil commonly found?
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What characterizes arid soil?
What characterizes arid soil?
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What is the primary use of black soil?
What is the primary use of black soil?
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In which regions is red and yellow soil found?
In which regions is red and yellow soil found?
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Why is it important to minimize overgrazing?
Why is it important to minimize overgrazing?
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What is a key characteristic of soil used for growing cotton?
What is a key characteristic of soil used for growing cotton?
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Which regions in India are noted for having soil suitable for cotton cultivation?
Which regions in India are noted for having soil suitable for cotton cultivation?
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What percentage of India is classified as mountainous land?
What percentage of India is classified as mountainous land?
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What is one advantage of mountainous regions in India?
What is one advantage of mountainous regions in India?
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Why is resource planning considered essential?
Why is resource planning considered essential?
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What issue has arisen in Punjab due to irrational consumption of resources?
What issue has arisen in Punjab due to irrational consumption of resources?
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What type of soil is predominantly found in the river deltas of the Indian coast?
What type of soil is predominantly found in the river deltas of the Indian coast?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of plateaus in India?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of plateaus in India?
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What are the primary components that make up alluvial soil?
What are the primary components that make up alluvial soil?
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Which river systems are responsible for the formation of alluvial soil?
Which river systems are responsible for the formation of alluvial soil?
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How are alluvial soils classified based on their age?
How are alluvial soils classified based on their age?
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Which crop is suitable for cultivation in alluvial soil?
Which crop is suitable for cultivation in alluvial soil?
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What is a characteristic difference between Khadar and Bangar soil?
What is a characteristic difference between Khadar and Bangar soil?
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What is one characteristic of alluvial soil found in the river deltas of the Indian coast?
What is one characteristic of alluvial soil found in the river deltas of the Indian coast?
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Which type of alluvial soil is predominantly found in delta regions?
Which type of alluvial soil is predominantly found in delta regions?
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Which of the following is a human activity contributing to land degradation?
Which of the following is a human activity contributing to land degradation?
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What is required for effective resource planning?
What is required for effective resource planning?
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What is one impact of overirrigation in regions like Punjab and Haryana?
What is one impact of overirrigation in regions like Punjab and Haryana?
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What does the fine texture of delta alluvial soil indicate?
What does the fine texture of delta alluvial soil indicate?
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What is a consequence of abandoned mining sites?
What is a consequence of abandoned mining sites?
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Which element is NOT typically found in abundance in alluvial soils?
Which element is NOT typically found in abundance in alluvial soils?
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What type of soil is primarily found in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu?
What type of soil is primarily found in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu?
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What is one of the main crops supported by laterite soil?
What is one of the main crops supported by laterite soil?
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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of soil erosion?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of soil erosion?
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What is sheet erosion?
What is sheet erosion?
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Which conservation method involves farming across the contour lines of the land?
Which conservation method involves farming across the contour lines of the land?
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In which area is forest soil primarily found in India?
In which area is forest soil primarily found in India?
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What is the primary characteristic of laterite soil?
What is the primary characteristic of laterite soil?
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What is one method used to protect soil from erosion?
What is one method used to protect soil from erosion?
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Study Notes
Resources and Development
- Resources are everything in the environment that can satisfy our needs, given technological access, economic feasibility, and cultural acceptance.
- Resources are classified based on their origin (biotic or abiotic), exhaustibility (renewable or non-renewable), and ownership (individual, community, national, international).
- Resources are also classified by their developmental status (potential, developed, stock, reserve).
- Major problems with resource development include centralized control in the hands of a few, causing disparity between rich and poor, and wasteful resource use.
- Sustainable development emphasizes development without harming the environment, ensuring future generations have enough resources.
- Agenda 21 was adopted at the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit (1992), focusing on combating diseases and poverty, creating local agendas for sustainable development.
- Resource planning is a systematic strategy for efficient and sustainable resource use, aiming for equitable distribution and future conservation.
- This involves stages like identification and inventory, mapping, resource characteristics, and properties.
Land Resources
- Land is a finite resource.
- Land is used for various purposes, including forests, land not suitable for cultivation, barren/wasteland, cultivable wasteland, fallow land, and net sown area.
- The gross cropped area includes the net sown area and areas sown multiple times in a year.
- Land degradation decreases land quality, making it unsuitable for agriculture due to human and natural activities.
- Land conservation efforts should include minimizing land use, reducing overgrazing, reducing mining, and afforestation.
Soil as a Resource
- Soil is a vital renewable resource taking millions of years to form.
- Various types of soil include alluvial, arid, laterite, red and yellow, and black soil, each with unique characteristics (mineral composition, texture, and formation).
- Alluvial soils are fertile and found in river deltas, rich in potash, phosphorus, and lime.
- Black soils are well-suited for cotton cultivation, known as regur.
- Arid soils are sandy and saline, prevalent in dry climates.
- Red and yellow soils are common in parts of the Deccan plateau, while laterite soils are found in areas with high rainfall and temperatures.
- Forest soils are found in areas with sufficient rainfall.
- Soil erosion occurs when the soil cover is removed, through actions like deforestation, overgrazing, construction, and mining.
Soil Conservation
- Soil conservation methods include contour plowing, control of grazing, terrace farming, strip cropping, and shelter belts.
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Explore the various classifications of resources based on their origin, exhaustibility, and ownership. This quiz delves into the importance of sustainable development and the challenges faced in resource management. Understand the significance of Agenda 21 and its role in fostering local agendas for a sustainable future.
