Can you name some resource rich but economically backward regions and some resource poor but economically developed regions? Give reasons for such a situation.
NCERT Class 10th Social Science (Contemporary India II) Chapter 1 Resources and Development
Answers
States of punjab and haryana are poor in resources but economically developed.
Jharkhand state is rich in metal resources. However, it is economically underdeveloped because
(a) It was basically populated by tribals who were illiterate.
(b) Due to the rugged region, there is very little farming land.
(c) Lack of technical advancement in earlier times in comparison to other parts of India.
The Mumbai district of Maharashtra state is poor in natural resources but it is notably economically advanced due to the following reasons;
(a) It is the financial hub of India with the greatest amount of local, national and international trade activities taking place in India.
(b) It has a huge number of industries installed from a number of years.
(c) It has a very effective transportation arrangement for people and materials.