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CLASS 10 GEOGRAPHY · NCERT · CH 1: RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

Resources and Development 🌍

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Definition of resource?
Anything that has utility and can be used to satisfy human needs and wants
When does something become a resource?
When it has utility + value + human ability/technology to use it
Examples of resources?
Water, soil, minerals, forests, technology, human skills, money
Why are resources important?
They are the foundation of all economic activities and national development
Can resources be created?
Yes — human-made resources are created by humans using natural resources and technology
Best example?
Iron ore (natural) becomes steel (human-made resource) through technology and labour
Future focus?
Sustainable use of resources so that future generations can also benefit
What is a distinguishing feature of this feature?
Resources are not fixed — their value changes with time, technology, and human needs
Major classification of resources?
Natural Resources, Human-Made Resources, and Human Resources
Natural Resources?
Resources provided by nature (air, water, soil, minerals, forests, wildlife)
Human-Made Resources?
Resources created by humans (buildings, roads, machinery, vehicles, technology)
Human Resources?
People themselves — their knowledge, skills, education, and labour

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This topic is part of the NCERT Class 10 Geography syllabus, drawn from the chapter Ch 1: Resources and Development. Content is cross-referenced against the latest NCERT textbook editions + standard reference works.

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