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1. Resources Utilisation
and development
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2. D. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN BRIEF.

3. 1. ‘Utility and value of a resource vary from
time to time and place to place.’ Give any
three examples to support the statement.
Ans:Utility and value of resources vary from time to time and
place to place in the following ways:
•Earlier human civilisations florist along the river valleys as they
are used water for irrigating fields.
•Now, human beings are using water for generating energy,
irrigation, navigation and industries, etc.
•China and United States of America are generating more wind
energy than the India.

4. 2. Why are human beings considered
the most important resource for
development?
Ans:Human beings considered the most important resource for
development because they have an intelligent mind which can make the best
use of nature to create more resources. The utility of resources can only be
realized by human beings.

5. 3. Differentiate between biotic and
abiotic resources. Give examples for
each.
Ans: Resources which are obtained from biosphere and have a
life are known as biotic resources. e.g., bird, animals, plants, etc.
While, all non-living resources are known as abiotic resources.
e.g., land, soil, minerals, water, etc.

6. 4. Why is there a need for resource
planning? Give any three reasons.
Ans:Resource planning is important because of the
following reasons:
•It helps in keeping track of remaining resources.
•It helps in the conservation of various non-renewable
resources.
•It helps in equal distribution of resources among
regions that have acute shortage of it.
.

7. 5. Mention any six factors on which
the utilisation of resources depends.
Ans:The six factors on which the utilisation of
resources depend are:
1.Availability of resources
2.Skill of human beings
3.Availability of Capital
4.Advancement of technology (tools, machines etc.)
5.Availability of transport.
6.Availability of water

8. E. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

9. 1. ‘Human needs and wants are neither
uniform in all parts of the world nor static
over the years.’ Explain the statement
giving suitable examples.
Ans:It is a fact that the human needs and wants are
neither uniform in all parts of the world nor static over
the years.
For example: In ancient times, people were mainly
trying to fulfill their basic needs such as food, cloths and
shelter, which were derived from nature. In advanced
society, emphasis has been given to utilisation of
resources for satisfying the multifarious needs of
human beings.

10. 2. Distinguish between renewable and non-
renewable resources. Which one of the two
would you prefer to use and why?
Ans:Renewable resources: These resources can be renewed
either naturally or by the human efforts. These are also called
inexhaustible resources. The quality of these resources can be
affected by improper use. E.g., solar energy, wind energy, etc.
Non-Renewable Resources: These resources can’t renew.
These are also called exhaustible resources. These are limited
on the earth’s surface and their complete utilization can result
and exhaustion. E.g., oil, coal, etc.
I would prefer renewable resources because it is not harmful for
nature and it will reduce dependency on conservation of non-
renewable resources.

11. 3. What is meant by sustainable
development? Why is sustainable
development the need of the hour?
Ans:Sustainable development means development that takes
place without damaging the environment.
It is the need of the hour because most of the resources are
limited in quantity. Overuse of many resources has led to their
depletion. Therefore, resources should be utilized judiciously so
that after fulfilling our present need, they are also conserved for
the future generation.

12. 4. Describe the various basis of
classification of resources with the help of
examples.
Ans:Classification of resources:
On the basis of exhaustibility:
•Renewable resources (water, sunlight, air).
•Non-renewable resources (coal, oil).
On the basis of origin:
•Biotic resources (birds, animal, plants).
•Abiotic resources (water, land).
On the basis of occurrence:
•Natural resources (water, land, minerals).
•Man-made resources (roads, buildings, bricks).
On the basis of development:
•Potential resources (uranium in Ladakh).
•Actual resources (black soil in Maharashtra).