Resources and Development - Chapter 1 Geography NCERT class 10

Amit Sengupta・2 minutes read

Human beings rely on natural and human-made resources for infrastructure and sustenance, and good technology is essential for reducing resource extraction costs. Resources must be economically feasible and culturally acceptable to avoid market instability, and conservation efforts are crucial to prevent socio-economic and environmental issues, especially in areas like India influenced by physical, human, and cultural factors.

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  • Human reliance on natural resources for infrastructure and sustenance underscores the critical role these elements play in daily life, emphasizing the need for sustainable management and conservation practices.
  • The intricate classification of resources based on origin, renewability, ownership, and development status highlights the complexity of resource utilization and the necessity of strategic planning to ensure equitable distribution, prevent depletion, and address socio-economic and environmental concerns effectively.

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Recent questions

  • What are resources?

    Resources are everything in the environment that can satisfy needs, provided they are technologically accessible, economically feasible, and culturally acceptable.

  • Why is good technology crucial for resources?

    Good technology is crucial for reducing the cost of resource extraction and utilization, ensuring efficiency and sustainability.

  • How are resources classified?

    Resources can be classified based on origin, exhaustibility, ownership, and status of development, providing a framework for understanding their nature and utilization.

  • What are biotic and abiotic resources?

    Biotic resources are living, such as flora and fauna, while abiotic resources are nonliving, like rocks and metals, each playing a unique role in human activities.

  • Why is conservation of resources essential?

    Conservation of resources is essential to prevent socio-economic and environmental issues, ensuring sustainable development and the well-being of present and future generations.

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Summary

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Understanding and Utilizing Natural and Human Resources

  • Resources are defined as everything in the environment that can satisfy needs, provided it is technologically accessible, economically feasible, and culturally acceptable.
  • Human beings heavily rely on natural resources for infrastructure and sustenance.
  • Good technology is crucial for reducing the cost of resource extraction and utilization.
  • Resources must be economically feasible to avoid market instability due to inefficient allocation.
  • Culturally acceptable resources resonate with communities and offer alternatives to suit preferences.
  • Resources can be classified based on origin, exhaustibility, ownership, and status of development.
  • Natural resources are categorized as renewable (replenishable) or non-renewable (limited).
  • Human-made resources include structures, institutions, and quantity/quality considerations.
  • Biotic resources are living (flora, fauna), while abiotic resources are nonliving (rocks, metals).
  • Renewable resources can be replenished, while non-renewable resources are finite and take millions of years to form.
  • Resources can be individually owned, community-based, nationally owned, or internationally owned.
  • International resources, like oceanic resources, fall under international institutions' jurisdiction.
  • Resources can be potential (untapped), developed (surveyed), or stock (not utilized).
  • Development of resources requires planning to prevent depletion and unequal distribution.
  • Resource planning involves identifying, surveying, and estimating resources for effective utilization.
  • Conservation of resources is essential to prevent socio-economic and environmental issues.
  • Land resources are crucial for supporting natural vegetation, wildlife, and economic activities.
  • Land utilization includes forest areas, uncultivated lands, fallow lands, and net sown areas.
  • Land-use patterns in India are influenced by physical factors like topography and climate, as well as human factors like population density and technological capabilities.

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Factors influencing land use and conservation efforts.

  • Soil quality determines land usage, with alluvial soil being ideal for agriculture due to its fertility.
  • Population density influences settlement patterns, with high densities often found near plains like Delhi, Bihar, and Kolkata due to the fertile soil from river tributaries.
  • Technological advancements in places like Hyderabad and Bangalore have boosted the service sector, providing employment opportunities.
  • Cultural and religious significance affects land use, as seen in places like Banaras and Haridwar, shaping human activities and development.
  • Land degradation is a critical issue caused by human activities like deforestation, overgrazing, mining, and industrial waste dumping, leading to soil erosion and reduced agricultural productivity. Various measures like afforestation, proper waste management, and controlling mining activities are essential for conservation.
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