Question

Name some resource rich but economically backward regions and some resource poor but economically developed reguions. Give reasons for such a situation.

Answer 1

(a) Arunachal Pradesh has rich water resources but the state is economically backward and needs infrastructural development.
(b) Places like Chennai, Bangalore are poor in resources but they are economically developed regions.

1) Availability of rich resources led to colonial invasions.
2) Technology was used to abuse resources.
3) Suitable technological development and official modifications supplements the resources, leading to development.
4) In India, resource development does not simply mean the accessibility of resources, but also the value of human resources, skill and the past understandings of the people.