Question

1. Utility and value of a resource vary from time to time and place to place.' Give any three examples to
support the statement.
2. Why are human beings considered the most important resource for development?
3. Differentiate between biotic and abiotic resources. Give examples for each.
4. Why is there a need for resource planning? Give any three reasons.
5. Mention any six factors on which the utilisation of resources depend.​

Answer 1

1. Utility and value of a resource varies from time to time and place to place. Time and technology are the two factors that change the value of substances and make them resources. ... For example, the price and the value of oil in UAE are much lower than that of India since UAE has much higher reserves of the resource.

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2.Human beings are considered as the most important resource for development, because they are only responsible for the progress of a country. The machines work fast and efficiently, but these machines are operated by humans. Thus, a human with intelligence is the ultimate resource who can make developments.

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3. Abiotic resources are usually obtained from the lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. Examples of abiotic factors are water, air, soil, sunlight, and minerals. Biotic factors are living or once-living organisms in the ecosystem. These are obtained from the biosphere and are capable of reproduction.

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4.It helps to identify the various resources present in different regions of the country. It helps in the conservation of various non-renewable/extinguishable resources. It helps in reducing wastage of resources. It helps in equal distribution of resources among the regions that have acute shortage of it.

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5.six factors are :

Availability of resources.

Skill of human beings.

Availability of capital.

Availability of water.

Advanvement of technology.

Availability of transport and communication facilities.

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