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# Resources and Development

Resources and Development is chapter 1 in Contemporary India, a CBSE Class 10 book for the subject Social Science on Edzy.

## Knowledge Snapshot

| Field | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Board | CBSE |
| Curriculum | CBSE |
| Class | Class 10 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Book | Contemporary India |
| Chapter | Resources and Development |
| Chapter Number In Book | 1 |
| Chapter Slug | resources-and-development |
| Pages | 1-12 |
| Page Count | 12 |
| Source PDF | https://preproot-app.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/preproot-express-ts/d4b3eb50-c705-4802-82e4-97779c62674f.pdf |
| Last Updated | 2026-06-25 |

## Chapter Overview

The chapter discusses the importance of resources and their classifications, development issues, the necessity for sustainable resource management, and outlines resource planning across various regions in India. It emphasizes the challenges faced due to the indiscriminate exploitation of resources and the need for conservation and equitable distribution.

## Topic Inventory

| No. | Topic ID | Topic |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 67c83dbc43ad71fad4419eba | Types of Resources |
| 2 | 67c83dbc43ad71fad4419ebf | Development of Resources |
| 3 | 67c83dbc43ad71fad4419ec0 | Resource Planning |
| 4 | 67c83dbc43ad71fad4419ec2 | Land Resources |
| 5 | 67c83dbc43ad71fad4419ec6 | Soil as a Resource |

## Topic-Wise Extracted Content

### Types of Resources

Resources can be classified based on various criteria: (a) Origin: biotic and abiotic; (b) Exhaustibility: renewable and non-renewable; (c) Ownership: individual, community, national, and international; (d) Status of development: potential, developed stock, and reserves.

### Development of Resources

Resources are crucial for human survival and quality of life. Mismanagement has led to issues such as resource depletion, accumulation in few hands, and ecological crises. Equitable distribution and resource planning are essential for sustainability.

### Resource Planning

Effective planning is pivotal for judicious resource usage, especially in a diverse nation like India. Various regions face different resource challenges requiring tailored planning at all levels from local to national.

### Land Resources

Land is a finite resource vital for numerous activities such as agriculture and transport. In India, land consists of plains, mountains, plateaus, and islands, each contributing uniquely to the economy and environment.

## Chapter Summary

The chapter underlines the roles and classifications of resources, the need for sustainable practices, and the significance of resource planning to confront both environmental and social challenges in India.

## Key Ideas

- Resources are not free gifts of nature; they result from human interactions.
- Indiscriminate resource exploitation leads to significant ecological issues.
- Sustainable development aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations.
- Resource planning is crucial for addressing resource disparities across regions.
- Land is a vital resource and requires careful usage to support diverse ecological and economic needs.

## Important Chapter Facts

- The chapter is Resources and Development.
- The chapter number in the book is 1.
- The subject is Social Science.
- The book is Contemporary India.
- The class is Class 10.
- The source PDF is https://preproot-app.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/preproot-express-ts/d4b3eb50-c705-4802-82e4-97779c62674f.pdf.
- The chapter covers pages 1-12.
- The chapter page count is 12.
- The topic list contains the supplied topic entries.

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| Chapter Canonical Page | Resources and Development | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-10-social-science-contemporary-india-resources-and-development |
| Chapter Markdown | Resources and Development | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-10-social-science-contemporary-india-resources-and-development.md |
| Source PDF | Resources and Development | https://preproot-app.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/preproot-express-ts/d4b3eb50-c705-4802-82e4-97779c62674f.pdf |

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| Canonical URL | https://www.edzy.ai/cbse-class-10-social-science-contemporary-india-resources-and-development |
| Markdown URL | https://www.edzy.ai/okf/chapter/cbse-class-10-social-science-contemporary-india-resources-and-development.md |
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| Last Updated | 2026-06-25 |