Exam-Focused Revision Notes for CBSE Class 10 Social Science Chapter 1 - Resources and Development
Resources and Development Class 10 Notes CBSE Geography Chapter 1 (Free PDF Download)
























FAQs on Resources and Development Class 10 Notes CBSE Geography Chapter 1 (Free PDF Download)
1. How are Resources Important to us?
Resources are important to us because they make our life easier. Resources support the life of human beings as well as animals and help us in surviving. Natural resources like water, food and air are basic necessities for the survival of human beings. Man-made resources search schools, colleges hospitals etc help in the development of human beings.
The utility of each resource has been determined according to the needs of the humans and the possible ways in which each of the resources has been used to date. The various utilities of each resource are not yet known and it is a possibility that many resources have uses which we might get to know in the future. There are also resources available which are not yet in use due to lack of adequate technology. Refer to Resources and Development Class 10 notes or master class to clear any further doubts.
2. Why is the Conservation of Resources Necessary?
Conservation of resources is necessary because resources are a support system of all living beings. Humans need a lot of resources to survive. They need natural as well as human-made resources to survive the day to day life. Some of the resources that humans need are basic like air, water, and food. Some other resources like hospitals, schools and colleges or man-made resources which are necessary for the development of human beings.
We all need resources for our survival. It is very necessary that we conserve it for the future. Concepts of conservation like sustainable development enable us to use the resources in a careful manner which lets us fulfil the needs of this generation while taking care of the needs of future generations also. There are various ways in which resources can be conserved. For more information conservation of resources, please refer to the notes of CBSE 10 Social Science Chapter 1 in Geography.
3. How will you define natural resources?
Natural resources are defined as the resources that are available in nature. Such resources are available naturally. For example, plants, animals, and minerals are all called natural resources. Natural resources are used for making other useful products. The cutting of trees has led to deforestation. Destruction of forests has affected the lives of animals that live in the forest. It has also affected the climate and has increased the greenhouse effect.
4. What do you mean by conservation of resources and why is it important?
Conservation of resources means that the resources available in nature should be used wisely so that we can preserve them for future generations. We should not waste natural resources that are non-renewable as these won’t get renewed once they are depleted. It is important to conserve resources for the survival of living beings. Coal and petroleum are examples of non-renewable resources. We should start using renewable resources such as solar energy, wind energy, water energy to preserve non-renewable resources.
5. How should I study to score high marks in Class 10 Geography?
Geography is a part of social science. It is an easy part of social science. Students learn about natural resources, earth, minerals, and such topics in Geography. Students can read the chapters carefully to understand the basic concepts and score high marks in Class 10 Geography. Students can refer to the Class 10 Geography notes available on the Vedantu website and on the Vedantu app for free. Class 10 Geography notes can help students to understand the concepts and score high marks in class 10 Geography.
6. What is the benefit of studying from CBSE Class 10 Geography Chapter 1 notes on Vedantu?
Vedantu provides notes for Chapter 1 of Class 10 Geography in simple language. Students can understand the notes easily and prepare for their board exams. These revision notes for Chapter 1 of Class 10 Geography are prepared by expert and professional teachers from different schools based on their experience. The notes will help students to prepare for the important questions. The notes are prepared after consulting different sources such as previous year papers, NCERT books, and other textbooks. These study materials are available on the Vedantu app and the Vedantu website at free of cost.
7. Can you write some ways to conserve soil?
Soil is an important natural resource. It is important to conserve soil for future use. There are several ways to conserve soil. These include adopting different types of farming that can help in preserving the soil. For example, contour farming helps to flow down the soil due to water. Therefore, contour ploughing helps in soil conservation. Terrace farming is another method that can help in soil conservation. It also increases soil fertility.