4.

Explain the role of human in resource

development.
Ans. (1) Human beings should not use the
resources indiscriminately. It has led to global
ecological crisis such as global warming, ozone
layer depletion, environmental pollution and land
degradation.
(2) Resources should not be allowed to accumulate
in a few hands. it dived into two segments, i.e. ,
haves and have notes or rich and poor.
(3) Resource planning should be done for
sustainable development. It means development
should take place without damaging the
environment, and development in the present
should not compromise with the needs of the
future generations.
(4) Conservation of resources should be given
priority because they are vital for developmental
activity
(5) Optimum utilization of resources need to be
practiced since resources available in fixed
quantity and cannot be reproduced or renewed.
5.Why is it essential to have resource planning?
Explain any three reasons.
Or
“Resource planning is essential.” Assess the
statement with suitable reasons.
Or
Why is it essential? Explain any two reasons.
 Or
Planning is the widely accepted strategy f

ii) Some of the resources have been accumulated

by a handful of people. This restricts equitable
access to the resources.
(iii) Indiscriminate exploitation of resources is
another factor that necessitates resource
planning.
(iv) Resources are the gifts of the nature. These
should be used judiciously and in a way that the
coming generations do not get deprived of these
resources.
(v) Resource planning is important for sustainable
development.
6.”India’s vast and diverse size is the most
important resource.” Support the statement
Ans. (1) In India, there is diversity not only in
physiographic divisions but also in availability of
resources.
(2) There are regions which are rich in certain
types of resources but are deficient in some other
resources.
(3) For example, (i) Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and
Madhya Pradesh are rich in mineral and coal
deposits.
 (ii) Arunachal Pradesh has abundant water
resources.
(iii) Rajasthan is endowed with solar and wind
energy.
(iv) Cold desert area of Latah is isolated from the
rest of the country and is deficient in water,
infrastructure and some vital minerals. So, it can
be said that India’s vast and diverse size is the
most important resource.
LAND RESOURCES
Very Short Answers:-
1.How much is the mountain share in the total land
area?
Ans. 30%
2.Which relief feature of India has 30 per cent of
the total surface area of the country?
Ans. Mountain

1.What was the percentage of the net sown area of

India in 2002-2003?
Ans. The net sown area of India in 2002-2003 was
43.41%
2.Describe ‘Fallow land’ in one sentence.
Ans. The land left without cultivation for one or
less than one agricultural year is called fallow
land.
.Why has the land under forests not increased
much from 1960-61?
Ans. (1) The land under the forest in India was not
increased much since 1960-61 because the fringes
of the forest were gradually been encroached by
the agricultural sectors.
(2) The ever growing population of India did not
allow the natural vegetation to grow and spread as
growing population needs more food as well as
more areas for settlement.
(3) After independence the government of India
was busy settling other socio-political and
economic issues while forest development was not
taken seriously.
2.The land under cultivation has reduced day-by-
day. Can you imagine its consequences?
Ans. (1) If the land under cultivation reduces at the
present rate, a day will come when demand for
food would exceed manifold and the supply would
never meet up the demand.
(2) The agriculture sector will not be able to
provide sufficient raw materials to the industrial
sector.
(3) The country will have to depend more on
imports.
3.State any three physical factors as well as three
human factors which determine the use of land in
India.
Ans. (1) Physical factors: (i) ‘Topography: Rugged
topography, steep slopes, rocky terrain are not fit
for cultivation.
(ii) Climate: Regions having extreme hot or cold
climate are not suitable for growing crops.
(iii) Soil types: Soils rich in humus are good for
growing crops. Alluvial soils are most suitable for
cultivation.