Resources and Development

This chapter sheds light on natural resources. Based on the level of development and the use of resources, they are classified into actual and potential resources. Natural resources are further categorized into renewable and non-renewable resources.

This chapter discusses the different types of soil and the factors affecting soil formation. It explains the factors which lead to soil erosion and ways to conserve soil. A brief note on water availability and ways to conserve water is given here.

This chapter provides knowledge on natural resources available on Earth. It explains the different types of energy resources and their uses. It describes natural vegetation, and ways to conserve natural vegetation and wildlife are listed here.

This chapter describes agriculture and the factors influencing it. The different types of farming and the different types of crops grown in India are explained here. It also discusses the contribution of agriculture to economic development.

This chapter provides knowledge on industries, and classification of industries based on raw materials, size and ownership. It explains the factors affecting the location of industries, and why Bengaluru is called the Silicon Valley of India.

This chapter helps us understand that people are the greatest resource of the nation. It discusses the causes for the uneven distribution of population in the world, the factors influencing population change, and the pattern of population change.