Resource Planning and The Need for Conserving Resources

Q. Order the steps involved in resource planning in the manner it should be undertaken.

I. Match the resource development plans with overall national development plans.

II. Make a planning structure endowed with appropriate technology, skill and institutional setup.

III. Identification and inventory of resources across the regions of the country.

1. I, II, III
2. III, II, I
3. I, III, II
4. III, I, II

Q. Using resources judiciously and giving them time to get renewed is called __________________.

1. Resource conservation
2. Resource exploitation
3. Resource capitalisation
4. Resource mobilisation

Q. Using resources judiciously and giving them time to get renewed is known as:

1. Resource mapping
2. Resource regeneration
3. Resource planning
4. Resource conservation

Q. Assertion: Most of the African countries can be characterised as economically underdeveloped.

Reason: Africa is a continent with abundant natural resources.

1. Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
3. Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
4. Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Q. To estimate the quantity and quality of available resources in a region, and are essential.

Note: Select your answers alphabetically.

1. development
2. clearcutting
3. mapping
4. surveying

Q. There is a surge in the demand of energy in India, but there is a shortage of energy produced. This energy deficit has adverse effects on industries, agriculture, transport, and trade. Select all the reasons for India having an ongoing energy crisis.

1. Limited use of conventional energy resources
2. Erratic rainfall leading to water shortage for hydroelectricity production
3. Loss of power in the process of transmission
4. Poor quality of coal

Q. Which among the following is not a reason for the lack of development in Africa?

1. Lack of strong institutions
2. Technological constraints
3. Colonisation by European nations
4. Lack of natural resources