Telangana Board Solutions for Chapter: Natural Resources, Exercise 1: Exercise 1

Here is a news strip, read it carefully and answer the following questions

Villagers oppose sand mining project Santhabommali (Srikakulam): People of more than 20 villages in two mandals of Srikakulam have raised a banner of revolt against the proposed beach sand mining project by a private company and threatened to intensify their agitation if the government does not cancel the project. The sand mining is being taken up to extract rich minerals from the area. The villages are located around the forest belt were mining was initiated.

(vi) How will mining in that piece of land affect people of the area?

What is sustainable development? How is it useful in natural resource management?

Write a detailed note on management of a natural resource.

Why should we conserve forests and wildlife?

Write some approaches towards the conservation of forests.

Natural resources are decreasing very rapidly. What will be the consequences?

You might have heard the Natural Gas drillings near Kakinada by ONGC(Oil and Natural Gas Corporation). Collect information and prepare a note on the status of Gas production at the basin.

Proper utilisation of natural resources is the way to show gratitude to our nation. Can you support this statement? Give your argument.