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WorksheetsRESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT_O_Series_1
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 33mins
Give one difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources. What is the first statement of this audio clip?
Renewable: Replenished by nature and may be overused, e.g.,crops and plants.
Non-renewable: which get exhausted after years of use, e.g., crude oil.
Give one difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources. What is the second statement of this audio clip?
Renewable: Replenished by nature and may be overused, e.g.,crops and plants.
Non-renewable: which get exhausted after years of use, e.g., crude oil.
Give an example of non-renewable resources.
Minral Oil
natural gas
Coal
fossil fuels
Solar energy
What are resources which are found in a region but have not been utilised called?
Actual resources
Potential resources
Developed resources
Man-made resources
Which resources are surveyed and determined on the basis of their quantity and quality for utilization?
Developed Resources
Potential
Resource
Natural
Resources
None of
the above
Give examples of abiotic resources.
sunlight
water
air
humidity
Give examples of biotic resources?
animals
birds
fish
marine organisms
Which cold desert is relatively isolated from the rest of the country?
(a)
What is Agenda 21? List its two principles. What is the first statement of this audio clip?
1. Agenda 21 is the declaration signed by world leaders in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), which took place at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
2. It aims at achieving global sustainable development through various means.
3. One major objective of the Agenda 21 is that every local government should have its own local Agenda 21 to combat environmental degradation.
4. It is an agenda that aims at fighting against environmental damage, poverty, disease through global co-operation on common interests, mutual needs and shared responsibilities.
What is Agenda 21? List its two principles. What is the SECOND statement of this audio clip?
1. Agenda 21 is the declaration signed by world leaders in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), which took place at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
2. It aims at achieving global sustainable development through various means.
3. One major objective of the Agenda 21 is that every local government should have its own local Agenda 21 to combat environmental degradation.
4. It is an agenda that aims at fighting against environmental damage, poverty, disease through global co-operation on common interests, mutual needs and shared responsibilities.
What is Agenda 21? List its two principles. What is the third statement of this audio clip?
1. Agenda 21 is the declaration signed by world leaders in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), which took place at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
2. It aims at achieving global sustainable development through various means.
3. One major objective of the Agenda 21 is that every local government should have its own local Agenda 21 to combat environmental degradation.
4. It is an agenda that aims at fighting against environmental damage, poverty, disease through global co-operation on common interests, mutual needs and shared responsibilities.
What is Agenda 21? List its two principles. What is the fourth statement of this audio clip?
1. Agenda 21 is the declaration signed by world leaders in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), which took place at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
2. It aims at achieving global sustainable development through various means.
3. One major objective of the Agenda 21 is that every local government should have its own local Agenda 21 to combat environmental degradation.
4. It is an agenda that aims at fighting against environmental damage, poverty, disease through global co-operation on common interests, mutual needs and shared responsibilities.
What is meant by the term “resource”? List the types of resources classified on the basis of its ownership. What is the first statement of this audio clip?
Resource : Everything available in our environment, which can be used to satisfy our needs, provided,
it is technologically accessible, economically feasible and culturally acceptable, is known as a resource.
Everything available in our environ Types of resources on the basis of ownership are : Individual, community, national and international.
What is meant by the term “resource”? List the types of resources classified on the basis of its ownership. What is the second statement of this audio clip?
Resource : Everything available in our environment, which can be used to satisfy our needs, provided,
it is technologically accessible, economically feasible and culturally acceptable, is known as a resource.
Everything available in our environ Types of resources on the basis of ownership are : Individual, community, national and international.
What is meant by the term “resource”? List the types of resources classified on the basis of its ownership. What is the third statement of this audio clip?
Resource : Everything available in our environment, which can be used to satisfy our needs, provided,
it is technologically accessible, economically feasible and culturally acceptable, is known as a resource.
Everything available in our environ Types of resources on the basis of ownership are : Individual, community, national and international.
Explain the types of resources on the basis of exhaustibility with the help of examples. What is the first statement of this audio clip?
Renewable resources : Resources which can be renewed or reproduced by mechanical, physical or chemical processes are known as renewable or replenishable resources, e.g., solar and wind energy, water, forests and wildlife, etc.
Non-renewable resources : These occur over very long geological times. Minerals and fossil fuels are examples of such resources.
These resources take millions of years in their formation.
Some of the resources like metals are recyclable and some of them such as fossil fuels cannot be recycled and get exhausted with their use.
Explain the types of resources on the basis of exhaustibility with the help of examples. What is the second statement of this audio clip?
Renewable resources : Resources which can be renewed or reproduced by mechanical, physical or chemical processes are known as renewable or replenishable resources, e.g., solar and wind energy, water, forests and wildlife, etc.
Non-renewable resources : These occur over very long geological times. Minerals and fossil fuels are examples of such resources.
These resources take millions of years in their formation.
Some of the resources like metals are recyclable and some of them such as fossil fuels cannot be recycled and get exhausted with their use.
Explain the types of resources on the basis of exhaustibility with the help of examples. What is the third statement of this audio clip?
Renewable resources : Resources which can be renewed or reproduced by mechanical, physical or chemical processes are known as renewable or replenishable resources, e.g., solar and wind energy, water, forests and wildlife, etc.
Non-renewable resources : These occur over very long geological times. Minerals and fossil fuels are examples of such resources.
These resources take millions of years in their formation.
Some of the resources like metals are recyclable and some of them such as fossil fuels cannot be recycled and get exhausted with their use.
Explain the types of resources on the basis of exhaustibility with the help of examples. What is the fourth statement of this audio clip?
Renewable resources : Resources which can be renewed or reproduced by mechanical, physical or chemical processes are known as renewable or replenishable resources, e.g., solar and wind energy, water, forests and wildlife, etc.
Non-renewable resources : These occur over very long geological times. Minerals and fossil fuels are examples of such resources.
These resources take millions of years in their formation.
Some of the resources like metals are recyclable and some of them such as fossil fuels cannot be recycled and get exhausted with their use.
Distinguish between stock and potential resource. Give one example of each. What is the first statement of this audio clip?
Stock : Material in the environment, which have the potential to satisfied human needs.
They are not accessed due to the lack of technology. Example : Water is a compound of two inflammable gases—hydrogen and oxygen, which can be used as a rich source of energy.
But we do not have the required technical knowhow to use them for this purpose.
Potential resources : They are found in a region.
They have not been utilized or developed.
Distinguish between stock and potential resource. Give one example of each. What is the first statement of this audio clip?
Stock : Material in the environment, which have the potential to satisfied human needs.
They are not accessed due to the lack of technology.
Example : Water is a compound of two inflammable gases—hydrogen and oxygen, which can be used as a rich source of energy.
which can be used as a rich source of energy.
But we do not have the required technical knowhow to use them for this purpose.
Distinguish between stock and potential resource. Give one example of each. What is the second statement of this audio clip?
Stock : Material in the environment, which have the potential to satisfied human needs.
They are not accessed due to the lack of technology.
Example : Water is a compound of two inflammable gases—hydrogen and oxygen, which can be used as a rich source of energy.
which can be used as a rich source of energy.
But we do not have the required technical knowhow to use them for this purpose.
Distinguish between stock and potential resource. Give one example of each. What is the third statement of this audio clip?
Stock : Material in the environment, which have the potential to satisfied human needs.
They are not accessed due to the lack of technology.
Example : Water is a compound of two inflammable gases—hydrogen and oxygen, which can be used as a rich source of energy.
which can be used as a rich source of energy.
But we do not have the required technical knowhow to use them for this purpose.
Distinguish between stock and potential resource. Give one example of each. What is the fourth statement of this audio clip?
Stock : Material in the environment, which have the potential to satisfied human needs.
They are not accessed due to the lack of technology.
Example : Water is a compound of two inflammable gases—hydrogen and oxygen, which can be used as a rich source of energy.
which can be used as a rich source of energy.
But we do not have the required technical knowhow to use them for this purpose.
Distinguish between stock and potential resource. Give one example of each. What is the fifth statement of this audio clip?
Stock : Material in the environment, which have the potential to satisfied human needs.
They are not accessed due to the lack of technology.
Example : Water is a compound of two inflammable gases—hydrogen and oxygen, which can be used as a rich source of energy.
which can be used as a rich source of energy.
But we do not have the required technical knowhow to use them for this purpose.
Distinguish between stock and potential resource. Give one example of each. What is the sixth statement of this audio clip?
Potential resources : They are found in a region.
They have not been utilized or developed.
Example : Rajasthan and Gujarat have enormous potential for the development of wind and solar energy,
but they are yet to be developed for various reasons..
But we do not have the required technical knowhow to use them for this purpose.
Distinguish between stock and potential resource. Give one example of each. What is the seventh statement of this audio clip?
Potential resources : They are found in a region.
They have not been utilized or developed.
Example : Rajasthan and Gujarat have enormous potential for the development of wind and solar energy,
but they are yet to be developed for various reasons..
But we do not have the required technical knowhow to use them for this purpose.
Distinguish between stock and potential resource. Give one example of each. What is the eighth statement of this audio clip?
Potential resources : They are found in a region.
They have not been utilized or developed.
Example : Rajasthan and Gujarat have enormous potential for the development of wind and solar energy,
but they are yet to be developed for various reasons..
But we do not have the required technical knowhow to use them for this purpose.
Distinguish between stock and potential resource. Give one example of each. What is the ninth statement of this audio clip?
Potential resources : They are found in a region.
They have not been utilized or developed.
Example : Rajasthan and Gujarat have enormous potential for the development of wind and solar energy,
but they are yet to be developed for various reasons..
But we do not have the required technical knowhow to use them for this purpose.
Differentiate between stock and reserve stating two points of difference.What is the first statement of this audio clip?
Stock : Materials, which have the potential to satisfy human beings,
but human do not have the appropriate technology to access these, are termed as stock.
We do not have the required technical ‘know-how’ to use them for a specific purpose.
For example, water which is a compound of two inflammable gases—hydrogen and oxygen and can be a rich source of energy.
We do not know how to use them.
Differentiate between stock and reserve stating two points of difference.What is the second statement of this audio clip?
Stock : Materials, which have the potential to satisfy human beings,
but human do not have the appropriate technology to access these, are termed as stock.
We do not have the required technical ‘know-how’ to use them for a specific purpose.
For example, water which is a compound of two inflammable gases—hydrogen and oxygen and can be a rich source of energy.
We do not know how to use them.
Differentiate between stock and reserve stating two points of difference. What is the third statement of this audio clip?
Stock : Materials, which have the potential to satisfy human beings,
but human do not have the appropriate technology to access these, are termed as stock.
We do not have the required technical ‘know-how’ to use them for a specific purpose.
For example, water which is a compound of two inflammable gases—hydrogen and oxygen and can be a rich source of energy.
We do not know how to use them.
Differentiate between stock and reserve stating two points of difference. What is the fourth statement of this audio clip?
Stock : Materials, which have the potential to satisfy human beings,
but human do not have the appropriate technology to access these, are termed as stock.
We do not have the required technical ‘know-how’ to use them for a specific purpose.
For example, water which is a compound of two inflammable gases—hydrogen and oxygen and can be a rich source of energy.
We do not know how to use them.
Differentiate between stock and reserve stating two points of difference. What is the fifth statement of this audio clip?
Stock : Materials, which have the potential to satisfy human beings,
but human do not have the appropriate technology to access these, are termed as stock.
We do not have the required technical ‘know-how’ to use them for a specific purpose.
For example, water which is a compound of two inflammable gases—hydrogen and oxygen and can be a rich source of energy.
We do not know how to use them.
Differentiate between stock and reserve stating two points of difference. What is the sixth statement of this audio clip?
Reserves : These are subset of the stock.
They can be put into use with existing know-how, but their use has not been started.
For example, river water is used as a source of hydroelectricity, but to a limited extent.
Thus, the water in the dams, forests, etc., is reserve which can be used in the future .
Differentiate between stock and reserve stating two points of difference. What is the 7th statement of this audio clip?
Reserves : These are subset of the stock.
They can be put into use with existing know-how, but their use has not been started.
For example, river water is used as a source of hydroelectricity, but to a limited extent.
Thus, the water in the dams, forests, etc., is reserve which can be used in the future .
Differentiate between stock and reserve stating two points of difference. What is the 8th statement of this audio clip?
Reserves : These are subset of the stock.
They can be put into use with existing know-how, but their use has not been started.
For example, river water is used as a source of hydroelectricity, but to a limited extent.
Thus, the water in the dams, forests, etc., is reserve which can be used in the future .
Differentiate between stock and reserve stating two points of difference. What is the 9th statement of this audio clip?
Reserves : These are subset of the stock.
They can be put into use with existing know-how, but their use has not been started.
For example, river water is used as a source of hydroelectricity, but to a limited extent.
Thus, the water in the dams, forests, etc., is reserve which can be used in the future .
Why is it essential to have resource planning? Explain any three reasons. What is the first statement of this audio clip?
If the present trend of resource depletion by few individuals continues the future of our planet is in danger
Planning is essential for sustainable existence of all forms of life.
Indiscriminate exploitation of resources has led to global ecological crises.
Why is it essential to have resource planning? Explain any three reasons. What is the second statement of this audio clip?
If the present trend of resource depletion by few individuals continues the future of our planet is in danger
Planning is essential for sustainable existence of all forms of life.
Indiscriminate exploitation of resources has led to global ecological crises.
Why is it essential to have resource planning? Explain any three reasons. What is the third statement of this audio clip?
If the present trend of resource depletion by few individuals continues the future of our planet is in danger
Planning is essential for sustainable existence of all forms of life.
Indiscriminate exploitation of resources has led to global ecological crises.
What are the three stages of resource planning in India? What is the first statement of this audio clip?
Identification and inventory of resources across the regions of the country.
Evolving a planning structure endowed with appropriate technology, skill and institutional set up for implementing resource development plans.
Matching the resource development plans with overall national development plans.
What are the three stages of resource planning in India? What is the second statement of this audio clip?
Identification and inventory of resources across the regions of the country.
Evolving a planning structure endowed with appropriate technology, skill and institutional set up for implementing resource development plans.
Matching the resource development plans with overall national development plans.
What are the three stages of resource planning in India? What is the third statement of this audio clip?
Identification and inventory of resources across the regions of the country.
Evolving a planning structure endowed with appropriate technology, skill and institutional set up for implementing resource development plans.
Matching the resource development plans with overall national development plans.
“In India, some regions are rich in certain types of resources but deficient in some other resources”. Do you agree with the statement? Support your answer with any three examples. What is the first statement of this audio clip?
Yes, there are regions which are rich in certain types of resources, but are deficient in some other resources.
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are rich in minerals and coal deposits.
Arunachal Pradesh has abundance of water resources, but lacks in infrastructural development.
Rajasthan is endowed with solar and wind energy but lacks in water resources.
Ladakh has rich cultural heritage but lacks in water resources and infrastructure
“In India, some regions are rich in certain types of resources but deficient in some other resources”. Do you agree with the statement? Support your answer with any three examples. What is the second statement of this audio clip?
Yes, there are regions which are rich in certain types of resources, but are deficient in some other resources.
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are rich in minerals and coal deposits.
Arunachal Pradesh has abundance of water resources, but lacks in infrastructural development.
Rajasthan is endowed with solar and wind energy but lacks in water resources.
Ladakh has rich cultural heritage but lacks in water resources and infrastructure
“In India, some regions are rich in certain types of resources but deficient in some other resources”. Do you agree with the statement? Support your answer with any three examples. What is the third statement of this audio clip?
Yes, there are regions which are rich in certain types of resources, but are deficient in some other resources.
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are rich in minerals and coal deposits.
Arunachal Pradesh has abundance of water resources, but lacks in infrastructural development.
Rajasthan is endowed with solar and wind energy but lacks in water resources.
Ladakh has rich cultural heritage but lacks in water resources and infrastructure
“In India, some regions are rich in certain types of resources but deficient in some other resources”. Do you agree with the statement? Support your answer with any three examples. What is the fourth statement of this audio clip?
Yes, there are regions which are rich in certain types of resources, but are deficient in some other resources.
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are rich in minerals and coal deposits.
Arunachal Pradesh has abundance of water resources, but lacks in infrastructural development.
Rajasthan is endowed with solar and wind energy but lacks in water resources.
Ladakh has rich cultural heritage but lacks in water resources and infrastructure
“In India, some regions are rich in certain types of resources but deficient in some other resources”. Do you agree with the statement? Support your answer with any three examples. What is the fifth statement of this audio clip?
Yes, there are regions which are rich in certain types of resources, but are deficient in some other resources.
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are rich in minerals and coal deposits.
Arunachal Pradesh has abundance of water resources, but lacks in infrastructural development.
Rajasthan is endowed with solar and wind energy but lacks in water resources.
Ladakh has rich cultural heritage but lacks in water resources and infrastructure
Explain the resources on the basis of origin and exhaustibility. What is the first statement of this audio clip?
Biotic : Those resources which are available in biosphere and have life such as human beings flora and fauna, etc.
Abiotic : All those things which are non-living are called abiotic resources.
For example, rocks, soils and minerals.
Renewable resources : The resource which can be renewed are Renewable resources.
For example: water, forest wind, etc.
Explain the resources on the basis of origin and exhaustibility. What is the 2nd statement of this audio clip?
Biotic : Those resources which are available in biosphere and have life such as human beings flora and fauna, etc.
Abiotic : All those things which are non-living are called abiotic resources.
For example, rocks, soils and minerals.
Renewable resources : The resource which can be renewed are Renewable resources.
For example: water, forest wind, etc.
Explain the resources on the basis of origin and exhaustibility. What is the 3rd statement of this audio clip?
Biotic : Those resources which are available in biosphere and have life such as human beings flora and fauna, etc.
Abiotic : All those things which are non-living are called abiotic resources.
For example, rocks, soils and minerals.
Renewable resources : The resource which can be renewed are Renewable resources.
For example: water, forest wind, etc.
Explain the resources on the basis of origin and exhaustibility. What is the 4th statement of this audio clip?
Biotic : Those resources which are available in biosphere and have life such as human beings flora and fauna, etc.
Abiotic : All those things which are non-living are called abiotic resources.
For example, rocks, soils and minerals.
Renewable resources : The resource which can be renewed are Renewable resources.
For example: water, forest wind, etc.
Explain the resources on the basis of origin and exhaustibility. What is the 5th statement of this audio clip?
Biotic : Those resources which are available in biosphere and have life such as human beings flora and fauna, etc.
Abiotic : All those things which are non-living are called abiotic resources.
For example, rocks, soils and minerals.
Renewable resources : The resource which can be renewed are Renewable resources.
For example: water, forest wind, etc.
Explain the resources on the basis of origin and exhaustibility. What is the 6th statement of this audio clip?
Non-renewable resources : These resources occur over a very long time and get exhausted minerals and fossil fuels are examples of these resources.
Abiotic : All those things which are non-living are called abiotic resources.
For example, rocks, soils and minerals.
Renewable resources : The resource which can be renewed are Renewable resources.
For example: water, forest wind, etc.
What are ‘resources’? Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. What is the first statement of this audio clip?
Natural endowments which can be utilised to satisfy our needs, provided they are technologically accessible, economically feasible and culturally acceptable, are termed as resources.
Resources may be classified into renewable and non-renewable resources on the basis of their exhaustibility.
Resources whose quantity is not reduced due to use and which can be repeatedly used without fear of exhaustion are termed as renewable resources.
They are inexhaustible resources.
Renewable resources like sunlight, wind, water are flow resources whose stock is continuous and are being used since time immemorial.Examples: Solar and wind energy, water, forests, wildlife, etc.
What are ‘resources’? Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. What is the 2nd statement of this audio clip?
Natural endowments which can be utilised to satisfy our needs, provided they are technologically accessible, economically feasible and culturally acceptable, are termed as resources.
Resources may be classified into renewable and non-renewable resources on the basis of their exhaustibility.
Resources whose quantity is not reduced due to use and which can be repeatedly used without fear of exhaustion are termed as renewable resources.
They are inexhaustible resources.
Renewable resources like sunlight, wind, water are flow resources whose stock is continuous and are being used since time immemorial.Examples: Solar and wind energy, water, forests, wildlife, etc.
What are ‘resources’? Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. What is the 3rd statement of this audio clip?
Natural endowments which can be utilised to satisfy our needs, provided they are technologically accessible, economically feasible and culturally acceptable, are termed as resources.
Resources may be classified into renewable and non-renewable resources on the basis of their exhaustibility.
Resources whose quantity is not reduced due to use and which can be repeatedly used without fear of exhaustion are termed as renewable resources.
They are inexhaustible resources.
Renewable resources like sunlight, wind, water are flow resources whose stock is continuous and are being used since time immemorial.Examples: Solar and wind energy, water, forests, wildlife, etc.
What are ‘resources’? Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. What is the 4th statement of this audio clip?
Natural endowments which can be utilised to satisfy our needs, provided they are technologically accessible, economically feasible and culturally acceptable, are termed as resources.
Resources may be classified into renewable and non-renewable resources on the basis of their exhaustibility.
Resources whose quantity is not reduced due to use and which can be repeatedly used without fear of exhaustion are termed as renewable resources.
They are inexhaustible resources.
Renewable resources like sunlight, wind, water are flow resources whose stock is continuous and are being used since time immemorial.Examples: Solar and wind energy, water, forests, wildlife, etc.
What are ‘resources’? Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. What is the 5th statement of this audio clip?
Natural endowments which can be utilised to satisfy our needs, provided they are technologically accessible, economically feasible and culturally acceptable, are termed as resources.
Resources may be classified into renewable and non-renewable resources on the basis of their exhaustibility.
Resources whose quantity is not reduced due to use and which can be repeatedly used without fear of exhaustion are termed as renewable resources.
They are inexhaustible resources.
Renewable resources like sunlight, wind, water are flow resources whose stock is continuous and are being used since time immemorial.Examples: Solar and wind energy, water, forests, wildlife, etc.
What are ‘resources’? Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. What is the 6th statement of this audio clip?
Non-Renewable Resources Substances whose stock get reduced and are gradually exhausted with use are termed as Nonrenewable resources.
Fossil fuels are exhausted totally with use while metals can be recycled.
These resources can never be renewed or replenished.Examples: Fossil fuels like coal and petroleum, minerals.
What are ‘resources’? Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. What is the 7th statement of this audio clip?
Non-Renewable Resources Substances whose stock get reduced and are gradually exhausted with use are termed as Nonrenewable resources.
Fossil fuels are exhausted totally with use while metals can be recycled.
These resources can never be renewed or replenished.Examples: Fossil fuels like coal and petroleum, minerals.
What are ‘resources’? Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. What is the 8th statement of this audio clip?
Non-Renewable Resources Substances whose stock get reduced and are gradually exhausted with use are termed as Nonrenewable resources.
Fossil fuels are exhausted totally with use while metals can be recycled.
These resources can never be renewed or replenished.
Examples: Fossil fuels like coal and petroleum, minerals.
What are ‘resources’? Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. What is the 9th statement of this audio clip?
Non-Renewable Resources Substances whose stock get reduced and are gradually exhausted with use are termed as Nonrenewable resources.
Fossil fuels are exhausted totally with use while metals can be recycled.
These resources can never be renewed or replenished.
Examples: Fossil fuels like coal and petroleum, minerals.
