Resources and Development
Definition of Resources
Definition of usable elements in environmentResources are everything in our environment that satisfy human needs and are technologically accessible, economically feasible, and culturally acceptable.
Types of Resources
Classification based on origin, exhaustibility, etc.- By Origin:
- Biotic – from living organisms
- Abiotic – non-living things like minerals
- By Exhaustibility:
- Renewable – replenishable (forests)
- Non-renewable – finite stock (fossil fuels)
- By Ownership: Individual, Community, National, International
Development of Resources
Technology + skills = usable resourcesUsing technology and human skills to convert resources into usable forms. Focus on sustainable development.
Resource Planning
Efficient and equitable resource useAssess availability, plan usage considering legal, economic, social needs. Ensure sustainability and equity.
Land Resources & Utilization
Land types and usage in IndiaLand quality depends on soil, climate, slope. Used for agriculture, forests, pastures, waste.
Soil Types of India
Various soils & their significance- Alluvial – fertile (Indo-Gangetic plains)
- Black – cotton (Deccan)
- Red – iron-rich (Peninsular)
- Laterite – building (Rainy areas)
Soil Erosion & Conservation
Causes and remedies of erosionCauses: wind, water, overgrazing, deforestation
Conservation: terrace farming, afforestation, check dams
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