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The document provides an overview of resources, their classifications, and the importance of resource development and sustainable practices. It discusses the uneven distribution of resources in India, land resources, soil types, and conservation measures against land degradation. Additionally, it includes key terms and practice questions to reinforce understanding of the topics covered.

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Resources and Development Class10

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Resources and Development

Class 10 Geography – Chapter 1


What are Resources?

• Everything available in our environment that


can satisfy human needs.
• Becomes a resource when it is technologically
accessible, economically feasible, and
culturally acceptable.
• Examples: Water, minerals, forests, fossil fuels.
Classification of Resources

• On the Basis of Origin: Biotic, Abiotic


• On the Basis of Exhaustibility: Renewable,
Non-renewable
• On the Basis of Ownership: Individual,
Community, National, International
• On the Basis of Status of Development:
Potential, Developed, Stock, Reserves
Understanding Each Type with
Examples

• Biotic: Forests, Cattle


• Abiotic: Land, Water
• Renewable: Wind, Solar
• Non-renewable: Oil, Coal
Why Develop Resources?

• Resources are not equally distributed.


• Development helps in economic growth and
reducing regional imbalances.
• Need for sustainable development due to
overexploitation.
Sustainable Development

• Development that meets present needs


without compromising future generations.
• Gandhiji: 'There is enough for everybody’s
need and not for anybody’s greed.'
• Balance between development and
conservation.
Resource Planning in India

• Resource planning = identifying + proper


usage + conservation
• Steps Involved:
• 1. Identification and inventory of resources
• 2. Evolving planning structure
• 3. Matching resource development plans with
national development
Uneven Distribution of Resources
in India

• Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh: Rich in minerals


• Arunachal Pradesh: Poor infrastructure
• Rajasthan: Solar & wind potential but lacks
water
• Leads to regional imbalance
Land Resources in India

• Land is a natural resource, important for


agriculture, forestry, mining, etc.
• India has varied landforms: plains (43%),
mountains (30%), plateaus (27%).
Land Use Pattern

• Forests, land not available for cultivation,


fallow land, net sown area, etc.
• Shown using pie charts or bar graphs in
textbook.
Land Degradation & Conservation

• Causes: Deforestation, overgrazing, mining,


industrial effluents.
• Measures: Afforestation, Controlled grazing,
Check dams, Organic farming
Soil – A Vital Resource

• Formed by weathering of rocks.


• Factors: Parent rock, climate, relief, flora &
fauna, time.
• Essential for agriculture and life.
Types of Soils

• Alluvial, Black, Red & Yellow, Laterite, Arid,


Forest Soil
• Each suitable for different crops and regions.
Soil Erosion & Conservation

• Causes: Wind, water, deforestation,


overgrazing.
• Conservation: Contour ploughing, terrace
farming, strip cropping, shelter belts
Important Terms

• Biotic, Abiotic, Sustainable Development,


Resource Planning, Soil Erosion, Land
Degradation
• Short definitions covered in class/textbook.
Recap and Practice Questions

• Quick summary of key topics covered.


• Sample questions:
• 1. What is sustainable development?
• 2. Name any two types of resources on the
basis of origin.
• 3. What are the causes of land degradation?

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