Chapter 1 - Resources and Development: CBSE Notes Class 10 Social Science Geography

CBSE Notes Class 10 Social Science Geography
Chapter 1 - Resources and Development

Chapter 1 of Class 10 Geography introduces you to resources and its classification. Furthermore, going
into the depth of the chapter, you will learn the development of resources and resource planning in
India. You will know about land resources and the classification of different types of soils found in India.
In the end, the chapter discusses Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation. All these topics are discussed in
detail in “CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 1 - Resources and Development“. Go through
these CBSE notes and make your studies more effective.
Resources
Everything in our environment which can be used to satisfy our needs and is technologically accessible,
economically feasible and culturally acceptable is termed as ‘Resource’. Human beings themselves
are essential components of resources. They transform material available in the environment into
resources and use them.
Classification of Resources
Resources can be classified in the following ways:
(a) On the basis of origin – biotic and abiotic

(b) On the basis of exhaustibility – renewable and non-renewable
(c) On the basis of ownership – individual, community, national and international
(d) On the basis of the status of development – potential, developed stock and reserves
(a) On the Basis of Origin – Biotic and Abiotic

Biotic Resources are obtained from the biosphere and have life.
Eg: Human beings, flora and fauna, fisheries, livestock etc.
Abiotic Resources: All those things which are composed of non-living things are called abiotic
resources.
Eg: rocks and metals.
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(b) On the Basis of Exhaustibility - Renewable and Non-Renewable
The resources which can be renewed or reproduced by physical, chemical or mechanical processes
are known as Renewable or Replenishable Resources. The renewable resource may further be
divided into continuous or flow.
Eg: Solar and wind energy, water, forests and wildlife, etc.
Non-Renewable Resources occur over a very long geological time. These resources take millions of
years in their formation. Some of the resources like metals are recyclable and some like fossil fuels
cannot be recycled and get exhausted with their use.
Eg: Minerals and fossil fuels.
(c) On the Basis of Ownership – Individual, Community, National and International

Individual Resources are owned privately by individuals. In villages people own lands whereas in
urban areas people own plots, houses and other properties.
Eg: Plantation, pasture lands, ponds, water in wells etc.
Community Owned Resources are accessible to all the members of the community.
Eg: Grazing grounds, burial grounds, public parks, picnic spots, playgrounds etc.
National Resources are owned by a nation or country. All the minerals, water resources, forests,
wildlife, land within the political boundaries and oceanic area up to 12 nautical miles (22.2 km) from the
coast termed as territorial water and resources therein belong to the nation.
Eg: Roads, canals, railways etc.
International Resources are regulated by international institutions. The oceanic resources beyond 200
nautical miles of the Exclusive Economic Zone belong to open ocean and no individual country can
utilise these without the concurrence of international institutions.
(d) On the Basis of the Status of Development – Potential, Developed Stock and Reserves
Potential Resources are the resources which are found in a region but have not been utilised.
Eg: Rajasthan and Gujarat have enormous potential for the development of wind and solar energy, but
so far these have not been developed properly.
Developed Resources: Resources which are surveyed and their quality and quantity have been
determined for utilisation. The development of resources depends on technology and level of their
feasibility.
Materials in the environment which have the potential to satisfy human needs but human beings do not
have the appropriate technology to access these, are called Stock.
Eg: Hydrogen can be used as a rich source of energy. But we do not have advanced technology to use
it.
Reserves are the subset of the stock, which can be put into use with the help of existing technical
‘know-how’ but their use has not been started. These can be used for meeting future requirements.
Eg: Water in the dams, forests etc. is a reserve which can be used in the future.
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Development of Resources
Resources have been used by human beings indiscriminately and this has led to the following major
problems.
 Depletion of resources for satisfying the greed of a few individuals.
 Accumulation of resources in a few hands, which, in turn, divided the society into two segments
i.e rich and poor.
 It has led to global ecological crises such as global warming, ozone layer depletion,
environmental pollution and land degradation.
Resource planning is essential for the sustainable existence of all forms of life. Sustainable Economic
Development means “development should take place without damaging the environment, and
development in the present should not compromise with the needs of future generations.”
Resource Planning
In India, there are some regions which can be considered self-sufficient in terms of the availability of
resources and there are some regions which have acute shortage of some vital resources. This calls for
balanced resource planning at the national, state, regional and local levels.
Resource Planning in India

Resource planning is a complex process which involves:
(i) Identification and inventory of resources across the regions of the country. This involves surveying,
mapping and qualitative and quantitative estimation and measurement of the resources.
(ii) Evolving a planning structure endowed with appropriate technology, skill and institutional set up for
implementing resource development plans.
(iii) Matching the resource development plans with overall national development plans.
Resources can contribute to development only when they are accompanied by appropriate
technological development and institutional changes. India has made concerted efforts towards
achieving the goals of resource planning, right from the First Five Year Plan launched after
Independence.
To overcome irrational consumption and over-utilisation of resources, resource conservation at various

levels is important.
Land Resources
Land is a natural resource of utmost importance. It supports natural vegetation, wildlife, human life,
economic activities, transport and communication systems. India has land under a variety of relief
features, namely; mountains, plateaus, plains and islands as shown below:
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Land Utilisation
Land resources are used for the following purposes:
1. Forests
2. Land not available for cultivation
a) Barren and wasteland
b) Land put to non-agricultural uses
3. Fallow lands
4. Other uncultivated lands (excluding fallow land)
5. Net sown area
Land Use Pattern in India

The use of land is determined
1. Physical factors: such as topography, climate, soil types
2. Human factors: such as population density, technological capability and culture and traditions
etc.
The data below represents the land use pattern in India.
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Waste land is the land put to other non-agricultural uses which include rocky, arid and desert areas,
roads, railways, industry etc.
Continuous use of land over a long period of time without taking appropriate measures to conserve and
manage it, has resulted in land degradation.
Land Degradation and Conservation Measures

Human activities such as deforestation, overgrazing, mining and quarrying have contributed
significantly to land degradation. Mining sites leave deep scars and traces of over-burdening the land.
In recent years, industrial effluents as waste have become a major source of land and water pollution in
many parts of the country.
Some of the ways through which we can solve the problems of land degradation are:
1. Afforestation and proper management of grazing.
2. Planting of shelter belts of plants.
3. Stabilisation of sand dunes by growing thorny bushes.
4. Proper management of waste lands.
5. Control of mining activities.
6. Proper discharge and disposal of industrial effluents and wastes after treatment.
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Soil as a Resource
Soil is the most important renewable natural resource. It is the medium of plant growth
and supports different types of living organisms on the earth.
1. It takes millions of years to form soil upto a few cms in depth. Various forces of nature such as
change in temperature, actions of running water, wind and glaciers, activities of decomposers
etc contribute to the formation of soil.
2. Parent rock or bedrock, climate, vegetation and other forms of life and time are important factors
in the formation of soil.
3. Chemical and organic changes which take place in the soil play an important role.
4. Soil also consists of organic (humus) and inorganic materials.
Classification of Soils
On the basis of the factors responsible for soil formation, colour, thickness, texture, age, chemical and
physical properties, the soils of India are classified in different types as mentioned below.
Alluvial Soils
1. The entire northern plains are made of alluvial soil.
2. The Alluvial Soil is deposited by 3 important Himalayan river systems - the Indus, the Ganga
and the Brahmaputra.
3. It is also found in Rajasthan, Gujarat and eastern coastal plains particularly in the deltas of the
Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri rivers.
4. The alluvial soil consists of various proportions of sand, silt and clay. As we move inlands
towards the river valleys, soil particles appear to be bigger in size whereas in the upper side of the river
valley, the soils are coarse.
5. Based on age, Alluvial soils can be classified as:
a. Old Alluvial (Bangar): The Bangar soil has a higher concentration of kanker nodules than the
Khadar.
b. New Alluvial (Khadar): It has more fine particles and is more fertile than the Bangar.
6. Alluvial soils are very fertile. These soils contain an adequate proportion of potash, phosphoric
acid and lime, which are ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal and pulse
crops.
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Black Soil
1. This soil is black in colour and is also known as regur soil. Climatic conditions along with the
parent rock material are the important factors for the formation of black soil.
2. The soil is ideal for growing cotton and is also known as black cotton soil.
3. This type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over northwest Deccan
plateau and is made up of lava flows.
4. The soil covers the plateaus of Maharashtra, Saurashtra, Malwa, Madhya Pradesh and
Chhattisgarh and extends in the south-east direction along the Godavari and the Krishna valleys.
5. The black soils are made up of extremely fine i.e. clayey material and well-known for their
capacity to hold moisture.
6. Black soil is nutrients rich and contains calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime.
7. The soil is sticky when wet and difficult to work on unless tilled immediately after the first shower
or during the pre-monsoon period.
Red and Yellow Soils
1. This type of soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and
southern parts of the Deccan plateau.
2. These soils develop a reddish colour due to diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic
rocks. It looks yellow when it occurs in a hydrated form.
3. Found in parts of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, southern parts of the middle Ganga plain and along the
piedmont zone of the Western Ghats.
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Laterite Soil
1. The laterite soil develops under tropical and subtropical climate with the alternate wet and dry
season.
2. This soil is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain.
3. Lateritic soils are acidic (pH<6.0) in nature and generally deficient in plant nutrients. This type of
soil is found mostly in Southern states, Western Ghats region of Maharashtra, Odisha, some parts of
West Bengal and North-east regions.
4. The soil supports deciduous and evergreen forests but humus poor.
5. This soil is very useful for growing tea and coffee.
Arid Soils
1. Arid soils range from red to brown in colour.
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2. This soil is generally sandy in texture and saline in nature. In some areas, the salt content is
very high and common salt is obtained by evaporating the water.
3. Arid soil lacks humus and moisture.
4. The lower horizons of the soil are occupied by Kankar because of the increasing calcium
content downwards. The Kankar layer formations in the bottom horizons restrict the infiltration of
water.
Forest Soils
1. These soils are found in the hilly and mountainous areas.
2. The soil texture is loamy and silty in valley sides and coarse grained in the upper slopes.
3. In the snow covered areas of Himalayas, these soils experience denudation and are acidic with
low humus content. The soil is fertile on the river terraces and alluvial fans.
The map below shows the different types of soils found in India.
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Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation
The denudation of the soil cover and subsequent washing down is described as soil erosion. The soil
erosion is caused due to human activities like deforestation, over-grazing, construction and mining etc.
Also, there are some natural forces like wind, glacier and water which lead to soil erosion. Soil erosion
is also caused due to defective methods of farming.
The running water cuts through the clayey soils and makes deep channels as gullies. The land
becomes unfit for cultivation and is known as bad land. When water flows as a sheet over large areas
down a slope and the topsoil is washed away, it is known as sheet erosion. Wind blows loose soil off
flat or sloping land known as wind erosion.
Different Ways for Soil Conservation

1. Ploughing along the contour lines decelerate the flow of water down the slopes. This is called
Contour Ploughing.
2. Terrace cultivation restricts erosion. This type of agriculture practice is done in Western and
Central Himalayas.
3. When a large field is divided into strips and strips of grass are left to grow between the crops.
Then, this breaks up the force of the wind. This method is known as Strip Cropping.
4. Planting lines of trees to create shelter helps in the stabilisation of sand dunes and in stabilising
the desert in western India. Rows of such trees are called Shelter Belts.
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Chapter 2 - Forest and Wildlife Resources
We humans along with all living organisms form a complex web of an ecological system. Chapter 2 of
Class 10 Geography starts with the introduction of flora and fauna in India. The chapter subsequently
discusses the important role that forests play in the ecological system and how we can conserve forest
and wildlife in India. The chapter ends by explaining various steps taken by people to conserve our
forest and wildlife resources. Here we have compiled all these topics in the form of CBSE Notes Class
10 Geography Chapter 2 - Forest and Wildlife Resources. Going through these notes will help you in
understanding the chapter easily.
Flora and Fauna in India

India is one of the world’s richest countries in terms of its vast array of biological diversity. Different
varieties of forest and wildlife resources are found in India. Based on the International Union for
Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), we can classify different categories of existing
plants and animal species as follows:
1. Normal Species: Species whose population levels are considered to be normal for their
survival, such as cattle, sal, pine, rodents, etc.
2. Endangered Species: These species are in danger of extinction. For examples, species are
black buck, crocodile, Indian wild ass, Indian rhino, lion tailed macaque, sangai (brow anter deer
in Manipur), etc.
3. Vulnerable Species: These are species whose population has declined to levels that it is likely
to move into the endangered category in the near future if it continues to decline in the same
manner.
1. Eg: Blue sheep, Asiatic elephant, Gangetic dolphin, etc.
4. Rare Species: Species with a small population may move into the endangered or vulnerable
category if the negative factors affecting them continue to operate. The examples of such
species are the Himalayan brown bear, wild Asiatic buffalo, desert fox and hornbill, etc.
5. Endemic Species: These are species which are only found in some particular areas usually
isolated by natural or geographical barriers. Examples of such species are the Andaman teal,
Nicobar pigeon, Andaman wild pig, Mithun in Arunachal Pradesh.
6. Extinct Species: These species may be extinct from a local area, region, country, continent or
the entire earth.
Eg: Asiatic cheetah, pink head duck.
What are the negative factors that cause such fearful depletion of the flora and fauna?
1. Excessive consumption of natural resources for fulfilling human needs such as wood, barks,
leaves, rubber, medicines, dyes, food, fuel, fodder, manure, etc.
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2. The expansion of the railways, agriculture, commercial and scientific forestry and mining
activities.
3. Large-scale development of projects and mining activities.
4. Unequal access, inequitable consumption of resources and differential sharing of responsibility

for environmental well-being.
Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India

Conservation preserves the ecological diversity and preserves the genetic diversity of plants and
animals.
1. The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in 1972, for protecting habitats and an all
India list of protected species was published.
2. The central government also announced several projects for protecting specific animals. Under
the Wildlife Act of 1980 and 1986, several hundred butterflies, moths, beetles, and one
dragonfly have been added to the list of protected species.
3. In 1991, for the first time plants were also added to the list, starting with six species.
Types and Distribution of Forest and Wildlife Resources

In India, forest and wildlife resources are owned and managed by the government through the Forest
Department or other government departments. These are classified under the following categories.
Reserved Forests: More than half of the total forest land in India has been declared reserved forests.
Protected Forests: Forest Department has declared one-third of the total forest area as protected
forest.
Unclassed Forests: These are the forests and wastelands which belong to both government and
private individuals and communities. North-eastern states and parts of Gujarat have a very high
percentage of their forests as unclassed forests.
Reserved and protected forests are also referred to as permanent forests, which are maintained for
the purpose of producing timber and other forest produce, and for protective reasons. Madhya Pradesh
has the largest area under permanent forests.
Community and Conservation

Conservation of the forest and wildlife resources is very important. Here are a few steps were taken by
common people:
1. In Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, villagers have fought against mining by citing the Wildlife
Protection Act.
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2. The inhabitants of five villages in the Alwar district of Rajasthan have declared 1,200 hectares of
forest as the Bhairodev Dakav ‘Sonchuri’. Villages came up with their own set of rules and
regulations which do not allow hunting. They are also protecting the wildlife against any outside
encroachments.
3. The famous Chipko movement in the Himalayas was one successful attempt to resist
deforestation in several areas. The movement has also resulted in community afforestation.
4. Farmers and citizen’s groups like the Beej Bachao Andolan in Tehri and Navdanya have
shown that adequate levels of diversified crop production without the use of synthetic chemicals
are possible and economically viable.
5. India joint forest management (JFM) programme furnishes a good example for involving local
communities in the management and restoration of degraded forests.
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Chapter 3 - Water Resources
In Chapter 3 of Class 10 Geography, you will learn about water resources. The chapter begins with the
availability of fresh water on earth and how the situation of scarcity of water generates. The chapter
discusses the pros and cons of constructing dams on rivers. In the end, the chapter talks about Rain
Water Harvesting as a means to conserve water. Here, we have compiled the CBSE Notes for Class 10
Geography Chapter 3 on Water Resources. These notes cover all the important topics which are
discussed in the chapter.
Water
Three-fourth of the earth’s surface is covered with water but only a small proportion of it accounts for
freshwater that can be put to use. Water is a renewable resource.
Water Scarcity and the Need for Water Conservation and Management
The availability of water resources varies over space and time.
 Water scarcity is caused by over-exploitation, excessive use and unequal access to water
among different social groups.
 Water resources are being over-exploited to expand irrigated areas for dry-season agriculture.
 In some areas, water is sufficiently available to meet the needs of the people. But, those areas
still suffer from water scarcity due to bad quality of water.
The need of the hour is to conserve and manage our water resources:
 To safeguard ourselves from health hazards.

 To ensure food security, continuation of our livelihoods and productive activities.
 To prevent degradation of our natural ecosystems.
Multi-Purpose River Projects and Integrated Water Resources Management

In ancient times, we used to conserve water by constructing sophisticated hydraulic structures like
dams built of stone rubble, reservoirs or lakes, embankments and canals for irrigation. We have
continued this tradition in modern India by building dams in most of our river basins.
Dams
A dam is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or retards the flow, often creating a
reservoir, lake or impoundment. “Dam” refers to the reservoir rather than the structure.
Uses of Dam:
Dams are built:
 To impound rivers and rainwater that can be used later to irrigate agricultural fields.
 For electricity generation.
 Water supply for domestic and industrial uses.
 Flood control.
 Recreation, inland navigation and fish breeding.
Side effects of Creating Dams
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 Regulating and damming of rivers affect their natural flow.
 Poorer the habitats for the rivers’ aquatic life.
 Fragment rivers make it difficult for aquatic fauna to migrate.
 Dams created on the floodplains submerge the existing vegetation and soil leading to its
decomposition over a period of time.
 Creating of large dams has been the cause of many new environmental movements like the
‘Narmada Bachao Andolan’ and the ‘Tehri Dam Andolan’ etc.
 Many times local people had to give up their land, livelihood and their control over resources for
the construction of the dam.
Most of the objections to the projects arose due to their failure to achieve the purposes for which they
were built. Most of the dams were constructed to control floods but, these dams have triggered floods.
Dams have also caused extensive soil erosion. Excessive use of water has resulted in earthquakes,
caused water-borne diseases and pests and pollution.
Have a look at the India Major Rivers and Dams in the map below:
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Rain Water Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is a simple method by which rainfall is collected for future usage. The collected
rainwater may be stored, utilised in different ways or directly used for recharge purposes.
Different methods have been adopted in different areas for Rain Water Harvesting.
1. In hill and mountainous regions, people built diversion channels like the ‘guls’ or ‘kuls’ of the
Western Himalayas for agriculture.
2. “Rooftop rainwater harvesting” is commonly practised to store drinking water, particularly in

Rajasthan.
3. In the flood plains of Bengal, people developed inundation channels to irrigate their fields.
4. In arid and semi-arid regions, agricultural fields were converted into rain-fed storage structures
that allowed the water to stand and moisten the soil such as ‘khadins’ in Jaisalmer and ‘Johads’
in other parts of Rajasthan.
5. The tankas are part of the well-developed rooftop rainwater harvesting system and are built
inside the main house or the courtyard. This is mainly practised in Rajasthan, particularly in
Bikaner, Phalodi and Barmer areas for saving the rainwater. Many houses constructed
underground rooms adjoining the ‘tanka’ to beat the summer heat as it would keep the room
cool.
Tamil Nadu is the first state in India which has made rooftop rainwater harvesting structure compulsory
to all the houses across the state. There are legal provisions to punish the defaulters.
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Chapter 4 - Agriculture
Two-thirds of India’s population is engaged in agricultural activities. Agriculture is a primary
activity, which produces most of the food raw material for various industries. In CBSE Notes Class 10
Geography Chapter 4 - Agriculture, you will study about the various types of farming, cropping patterns
and major crops grown in India. In the end, you will know how much Agriculture contributes to the
National Economy, Employment and Output.
Types of Farming
The cultivation methods depend upon the characteristics of the physical environment, technological
know-how and socio-cultural practices. Farming varies from subsistence to commercial type. In
different parts of India, the following farming systems are practised.
1. Primitive Subsistence Farming
It is a ‘slash and burn’ agriculture. Farmers clear a patch of land and produce cereals and other food
crops. When the soil fertility decreases, the farmers shift and clear a fresh patch of land for cultivation.
It is known by different names in different parts of the country. It is known as jhumming in north-
eastern states.
 Land productivity is low in this type of agriculture.

 This type of farming depends on monsoon.
 This farming is practised in few parts of India.
2. Intensive Subsistence Farming
 This type of farming is practised in areas of high population pressure on land.

 It is labour-intensive farming, where high doses of biochemical inputs and irrigation are used for
higher production.
3. Commercial Farming
This type of farming uses higher doses of modern inputs such as high yielding variety (HYV) seeds,
chemical fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides to obtain higher productivity.
Plantation is a type of commercial farming in which a single crop is grown on a large area. Plantations
cover large tracts of land, using capital intensive inputs, with the help of migrant labourers. All the
produce is used as a raw material in industries.
Eg: Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Sugarcane, Banana.
Cropping Pattern
India has three cropping seasons:
1. Rabi
2. Kharif
3. Zaid
Rabi Kharif Zaid
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Sowing Winter from Beginning of the In between the rabi and the Kharif
Season October to rainy season seasons, there is a short season
December between April and during the summer months known as
May the Zaid season (in the months of
March to July)
Harvesting Summer from September-
Season April to June October
Important Wheat, Barley, Paddy, Maize, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cucumber,

Crops Peas, Gram Jowar, Bajra, Tur Vegetables and Fodder crops
and Mustard. (Arhar),
Moong, Urad,
Cotton, Jute,
Groundnut and
Soyabean.
Major Crops in India

A variety of food and non-food crops are grown in different parts of India depending upon the variations
in soil, climate and cultivation practices. Major crops grown in India are:
 Rice
 Wheat
 Millets
 Pulses
 Tea
 Coffee
 Sugarcane
 oil seeds
 Cotton
 Jute
We will discuss all of these one by one, in detail.
Rice
1. It is a kharif crop.
2. It requires high temperature and high humidity with annual rainfall above 100 cm.
3. India is the second largest producer of rice in the world after China.
4. It is grown in the plains of north and north-eastern India, coastal areas and the deltaic regions.
Wheat
1. This is a rabi crop.
2. It requires a cool growing season and bright sunshine at the time of ripening.
3. It requires 50 to 75 cm of annual rainfall evenly distributed over the growing season.
4. The Ganga-Satluj plains in the north-west and black soil region of the Deccan are two main
wheat-growing zones in India.
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5. It is the second most important cereal crop and main food crop, in the north and north-western
part of India.
Millets
1. Jowar, Bajra and Ragi are the important millets grown in India.
2. These are known as coarse grains and have very high nutritional value.
Jowar Bajra Ragi
3rd most important food Grows well on sandy soils It is a crop of dry regions.
crop with respect to area and shallow black soil.
and production.
It is a rain-fed crop mostly Grows well on red, black, sandy,

grown in the moist areas. loamy and shallow black soils.
Mainly produced in Major producing states are Major producing states are
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Himachal
Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, Gujarat and Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim,
Madhya Pradesh. Haryana. Jharkhand and Arunachal
Pradesh.
Maize
1. It is a Kharif crop.
2. It requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C and grows well in old alluvial soil.
3. It is used both as food and fodder.
4. Major maize-producing states are Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra
Pradesh and Telangana.
Pulses
1. India is the largest producer and consumer of pulses in the world.

2. Pulses are the major source of protein in a vegetarian diet.
3. Major pulses grown in India are Tur (Arhar), Urad, Moong, Masur, Peas and Gram.
4. Pulses are mostly grown in rotation with other crops so that the soil restore fertility.
5. Major pulse producing states are Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and
Karnataka.
Food Crops other than Grains

Sugarcane
1. It is a tropical as well as a subtropical crop.
2. It grows well in hot and humid climates with a temperature of 21°C to 27°C and annual rainfall
between 75cm to 100cm.
3. It can be grown on a variety of soils.
4. Needs manual labour from sowing to harvesting.
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5. India is the second largest producer of sugarcane only after Brazil.
6. Sugarcane is the main source of Sugar, Gur (Jaggery), Khansari and molasses.
7. The major sugarcane-producing states are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu,
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Punjab and Haryana.
Oil Seeds
Different oil seeds are grown covering approximately 12% of the total cropped area of India. Main oil-
seeds produced in India are:
 Groundnut: is a Kharif crop and accounts for half of the major oilseeds produced in India.
Gujarat is the largest producer of groundnuts.
 Mustard: is a rabi crop.
 Sesamum (til): is a Kharif crop in the north and rabi crop in south India.
 Castor seeds: It is grown as both Rabi and Kharif crop.
 Linseed: is a rabi crop.
 Coconut
 Soyabean
 Cotton seeds
 Sunflower
Tea
1. It is also an important beverage crop introduced by the British in India.
2. The tea plant grows well in tropical and sub-tropical climates with deep and fertile well-drained
soil, rich in humus and organic matter.
3. Tea bushes require warm and moist frost-free climate all through the year.
4. Tea is a labour-intensive industry.
5. Major tea producing states are Assam, hills of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts, West Bengal,
Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Coffee
Yemen coffee is produced in India and this variety of coffee is in great demand all over the world. Its
cultivation was introduced on the Baba Budan Hills and is confined to the Nilgiri in Karnataka, Kerala
and Tamil Nadu.
Horticulture Crops
India is a producer of tropical as well as temperate fruits. Major crops produced are pea, cauliflower,
onion, cabbage, tomato, brinjal and potato. Some of the famous horticulture crops grown in India are:
 Mangoes of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal
Oranges of Nagpur and Cherrapunjee (Meghalaya), bananas of Kerala, Mizoram, Maharashtra
and Tamil Nadu.
 Lichi and Guava of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
 Pineapples of Meghalaya
 Grapes of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra
 Apples, pears, apricots and walnuts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh
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Non-Food Crops
Rubber Fibre Cotton Jute
It is an equatorial crop. Cotton, Jute, It is a Kharif crop. It is known as the

Hemp and Natural golden fibre.
Silk are the four
major fibre crops.
It requires a moist and Cotton, Jute and It requires high It grows well on well-
humid climate with Hemp are grown in temperature, light drained fertile soils in
rainfall of more than the soil. rainfall, 210 frost-free the flood plains. High
200cm and days and bright temperature is
temperature above sunshine for its growth. required for its
25°C. growth.
It is an important Natural Silk is Cotton grows It is used in making

industrial raw material obtained from well in black cotton soil gunny bags, mats,
cocoons of the of the Deccan plateau. ropes, yarn, carpets
silkworms fed on and other artefacts.
green leaves
Mainly grown in Rearing of Major cotton-producing Major jute producing

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, silkworms for the states are states are West
Karnataka and production of silk Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bengal, Bihar,
Andaman and Nicobar fibre is known as Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Odisha and
islands and Garo hills Sericulture. Karnataka, Andhra Meghalaya.
of Meghalaya. Pradesh,
Telangana, Tamil
Nadu, Punjab,
Haryana and
Uttar Pradesh.
Technological and Institutional Reforms

Agriculture provides a livelihood for more than 60% of its population, so this sector needs some serious
technical and institutional reforms. The Green Revolution and the White Revolution were some of the
reforms initiated by people to improve agriculture.
Some Initiatives taken by the Government are:
 Schemes introduced by Government such as Kissan Credit Card (KCC), Personal Accident
Insurance Scheme (PAIS).
 Special weather bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers on the radio and television
were introduced.
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 The government also announces minimum support price, remunerative and procurement prices
for important crops to check the exploitation of farmers by speculators and middlemen.
Contribution of Agriculture to the National Economy, Employment and Output

 In 2010-11 about 52% of the total workforce was employed by the farm sector.
 The share of agriculture in the GDP is declining.
 Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), agricultural universities, veterinary services and
animal breeding centres, horticulture development, research and development in the field of
meteorology and weather forecast, etc. are a few of the initiatives introduced by the government
to improve Indian agriculture.
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Chapter 5 - Minerals and Energy Resources
You have studied that the earth’s crust is made up of different minerals embedded in the rocks. Various
metals are extracted from these minerals after refinement. In all stages of development, human beings
use minerals for their livelihood, decoration, festivities, religious and ceremonial rites. In this chapter,
you will learn about minerals, their classification, how to conserve minerals, different types of energy
resources and how we can conserve these energy resources. We have compiled all these important
topics in CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 5 - Minerals and Energy Resources.
What is a Mineral?
Mineral is defined as a “homogenous, naturally occurring substance with a definable internal structure.”
Minerals are found in varied forms in nature, ranging from the hardest diamond to the softest talc.
Rocks are combinations of homogeneous substances called minerals.
Mode of Occurrence of Minerals

Minerals are usually found in “ores”. The term ore is used to describe an accumulation of any mineral
mixed with other elements. Minerals generally occur in the following forms:
 In igneous and metamorphic rocks, minerals may occur in the cracks, crevices, faults or joints.
 In sedimentary rocks, a number of minerals occur in beds or layers.
 The decomposition of surface rocks and the removal of soluble constituents also forms the
minerals.
 Minerals also occur as alluvial deposits in sands of valley floors and the base of hills.
 The ocean waters contain vast quantities of minerals.
Classification of Minerals
Ferrous Minerals
Ferrous minerals account for about three-fourths of the total value of the production of metallic
minerals.
Iron Ore
1. India is endowed with fairly abundant resources of iron ore.

2. Magnetite is the finest iron ore with a very high content of iron, up to 70%. It has excellent
magnetic qualities.
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3. Hematite ore is the most important industrial iron ore. It contains 50 to 60% iron.
The major iron ore belts in India are:

 Odisha-Jharkhand belt
 Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt
 Ballari-Chitradurga-Chikkamagaluru-Tumakuru belt
 Maharashtra-Goa belt
Manganese
1. It is mainly used in the manufacturing of steel and ferro-manganese alloy.

2. Nearly 10 kg of manganese is required to manufacture 1 tonne of steel.
3. It is also used in manufacturing bleaching powder, insecticides and paints.
Non-Ferrous Minerals
Non-ferrous minerals include copper, bauxite, lead, zinc and gold. These minerals play a vital role in a
number of metallurgical, engineering and electrical industries.
Copper
1. Malleable, ductile and good conductor of heat and electricity.
2. Mainly used in electrical cables, electronics and chemical industries.
3. The Balaghat mines in Madhya Pradesh, Khetri mines in Rajasthan and Singhbhum district of
Jharkhand are leading producers of copper.
Bauxite
1. Bauxite deposits are formed by the decomposition of a wide variety of rocks rich in aluminium
silicates.
2. Aluminium is obtained from bauxite. Aluminium has good conductivity and great malleability.
3. Deposits are mainly found in the Amarkantak plateau, Maikal hills and the plateau region of
Bilaspur-Katni.
Non-Metallic Minerals
1. Mica is a mineral made up of a series of plates or leaves. It can be clear, black, green, red,
yellow or brown.
2. Mica is the most indispensable minerals used in electric and electronic industries.
3. It has excellent di-electric strength, low power loss factor, insulating properties and resistance to
high voltage.
4. Mica deposits are found in the northern edge of the Chota Nagpur plateau.
Rock Minerals
1. Limestone is found in rocks composed of calcium carbonates or calcium and magnesium
carbonates.
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2. It is the basic raw material for the cement industry and essential for smelting iron ore in the blast
furnace.
Conservation of Minerals
Minerals are a non-renewable resource. It takes thousands of years for the formation and concentration
of minerals. Continued extraction of ores leads to the depletion of minerals. So, it's important to take
the necessary steps so that mineral resources can be used in a planned and sustainable manner.
Energy Resources
Energy resources can be classified as
1. Conventional Sources: It includes firewood, cattle dung cake, coal, petroleum, natural gas and
electricity.
2. Non-Conventional Sources: It includes solar, wind, tidal, geothermal, biogas and atomic
energy
Let us discuss each of them in detail.
Conventional Sources of Energy

Coal:
1. It is the most abundantly available fossil fuel.

2. It is used for power generation, to supply energy to the industry as well as for domestic needs.
3. Lignite is a low grade brown coal, which is soft with high moisture content.
4. Coal that has been buried deep and subjected to increased temperatures is bituminous coal.
5. Anthracite is the highest quality of hard coal.
6. Jharia, Raniganj, Bokaro are important coalfields.
Petroleum
1. It provides fuel for heat and lighting, lubricants for machinery and raw materials for a number of
manufacturing industries.
2. Petroleum refineries act as a “nodal industry” for synthetic textile, fertiliser and numerous
chemical industries.
3. Mumbai High, Gujarat and Assam are major petroleum production areas in India.
Natural Gas
1. Natural gas is an important clean energy resource. It is considered an environment-friendly fuel.

2. The power and fertilizer industries are the key users of natural gas.
3. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG ) is used in vehicles to replace liquid fuels.
4. Large reserves of natural gas have been discovered in the Krishna-Godavari basin
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Electricity
Electricity is generated mainly in 2 ways:
1. By running water which drives hydro turbines to generate Hydro Electricity. It is a renewable
resource of energy. India has a number of multi-purpose projects like the Bhakra Nangal,
Damodar Valley Corporation, the Kopili Hydel Project.
2. By burning other fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas to drive turbines to produce
Thermal Power. It uses non-renewable fossil fuels for generating electricity.
Non-Conventional Sources of Energy

The renewable energy sources like solar energy, wind, tide, biomass and energy from waste material
are called Non-Conventional Energy Sources. Let’s discuss them one by one.
Nuclear or Atomic Energy
Nuclear Energy is obtained by altering the structure of atoms. Uranium and Thorium are used for
generating atomic or nuclear power.
Solar Energy
Solar energy is produced by the Sun's light. Photovoltaic technology converts sunlight directly into
electricity.
Wind Power
Wind Energy or Power is the use of wind to generate electricity. Wind turbines are used for this
purpose. The largest wind farm cluster is located in Tamil Nadu from Nagarcoil to Madurai.
Biogas
Biogas is a type of biofuel that is naturally produced from the decomposition of organic waste. Biogas is
the most efficient use of cattle dung. It improves the quality of manure.
Tidal Energy
Tidal energy is the form of hydropower that converts the energy obtained from tides into useful forms of
power, mainly electricity. In India, the Gulf of Khambhat, the Gulf of Kachchh in Gujarat on the western
coast and Gangetic delta in Sunderban regions of West Bengal provide ideal conditions for utilising tidal
energy.
Geo-Thermal Energy
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When heat and electricity are produced by using the heat from the interior of the earth, it is known as
Geo-Thermal Energy. In India, geothermal energy is harnessed from Parvati valley near Manikarn in
Himachal Pradesh and from Puga Valley, Ladakh.
Conservation of Energy Resources

Every sector of the national economy – agriculture, industry, transport, commercial and domestic -
needs inputs of energy. There is an urgent need to develop a sustainable path for energy development.
Here are some ways that each one of us can contribute to save energy resources:
 Using public transport systems instead of individual vehicles

 Switching off electricity when not in use
 Using power-saving devices.
 Using non-conventional sources of energy
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Chapter 6 - Manufacturing Industries
Production of goods in large quantities after processing from raw materials is called manufacturing.
Workers employed in steel factories, car, breweries, textile industries, bakeries etc. fall into secondary
activities. In CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 6 - Manufacturing Industries, you will primarily
learn about the manufacturing industries which fall in the secondary sector.
Importance of Manufacturing
The manufacturing sector is considered the backbone of development due to the following reasons:
1. Manufacturing industries help in modernising agriculture as it provides jobs in secondary and

tertiary sectors.
2. It helps in the eradication of unemployment and poverty.
3. Export of manufactured goods expands trade and commerce, and brings in much needed
foreign exchange.
4. It helps in prospering the country by giving a boost to the economy.
Contribution of Industry to National Economy

The trend of growth rate in manufacturing over the last decade has been around 7 per cent per annum.
Industrial Location
Industrial locations are influenced by the availability of:
 Raw material
 Labour
 Capital
 Power
 Market
 Government policies
Manufacturing activity tends to locate at the most appropriate place where all the factors of industrial
location are either available or can be arranged at a lower cost. The figure below shows the industry
market linkage.
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Agro-based Industries
Cotton, jute, silk, woollen textiles, sugar and edible oil, etc. industries are based on agricultural raw
materials. Let’s know about each of them, one by one.
Textile Industry
It is the only industry in India, which is self-reliant and complete in the value chain i.e., from raw
material to the highest value added products. It contributes to industrial production, employment
generation and foreign exchange earnings.
Cotton Textiles
This industry has close links with agriculture and provides a living to farmers, cotton boll pluckers and
workers engaged in ginning, spinning, weaving, dyeing, designing, packaging, tailoring and sewing. It
supports many other industries, such as, chemicals and dyes, packaging materials and engineering
works.
Jute Textiles
India is the largest producer of raw jute and jute goods. Most of the mills are located in West Bengal,
mainly along the banks of the Hugli river.
Sugar Industry
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India stands second as a world producer of sugar but occupies the first place in the production of Gur
and Khandsari. This industry is seasonal in nature.
Mineral-based Industries
Industries that use minerals and metals as raw materials are called mineral-based industries. Let’s
discuss some industries that fall under this category.
Iron and Steel Industry

Iron and steel is the basic industry as all the other industries - heavy, medium and light, depend on it for
their machinery. lt is considered as a heavy industry because all the raw materials, as well as finished
goods, are heavy and bulky entailing heavy transportation costs.
India is an important iron and steel producing country in the world yet, we are not able to perform to our
full potential largely due to:
 High costs and limited availability of coking coal
 Lower productivity of labour
 Irregular supply of energy
 Poor infrastructure.
Aluminium Smelting
Aluminium Smelting is the second most important metallurgical industry in India. It is used to
manufacture aircraft, utensils and wires. Bauxite is the raw material used in the smelters.
Aluminium Smelting has gained popularity as a substitute for steel, copper, zinc and lead in a number
of industries. It exhibits the following properties:
 Light in weight
 Resistant to corrosion
 A good conductor of heat
 Malleable
 Becomes strong when it is mixed with other metals
Chemical Industries
The Chemical industry comprises both large and small scale manufacturing units. Rapid
growth has been recorded in both inorganic and organic sectors.
Inorganic chemicals include sulphuric acid nitric acid, alkalies, soda ash and caustic soda.
Organic chemicals include petrochemicals, which are used for manufacturing synthetic fibers, synthetic
rubber, plastics, dye-stuffs, drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Fertilizer Industry
The fertilizer industries are centred around the production of nitrogenous fertilizers (mainly urea),
phosphatic fertilizers and ammonium phosphate (DAP) and complex fertilizers which have a
combination of nitrogen (N), phosphate (P), and potash (K). Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh,
Punjab and Kerala contribute towards half of the fertilizer production.
Cement Industry
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Cement is essential for construction activity such as building houses, factories, bridges, roads, airports,
dams and for other commercial establishments. This industry requires bulky and heavy raw materials
like limestone, silica and gypsum.
Automobile Industry
This industry deals with the manufacturing of trucks, buses, cars, motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers
and multi-utility vehicles. These industries are located around Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune,
Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Hyderabad, Jamshedpur and Bengaluru.
Information Technology and Electronics Industry

The electronics industry covers a wide range of products from transistor sets to television, telephones,
cellular telecom, telephone exchange, radars, computers and many other equipment required by the
telecommunication industry. This industry has generated employment in India. Bengaluru is known as
the electronic capital of India.
Industrial Pollution and Environmental Degradation

Industries are responsible for 4 types of pollution:
1. Air
2. Water
3. Land
4. Noise
Air pollution is caused by the presence of a high proportion of undesirable gases, such as sulphur
dioxide and carbon monoxide. Smoke is emitted by chemical and paper factories, brick kilns, refineries
and smelting plants, and burning of fossil fuels leads to air pollution. It adversely affects human health,
animals, plants, buildings and the atmosphere as a whole.
Water pollution is caused by organic and inorganic industrial wastes and effluents discharged into
rivers. The industries which are mainly responsible for water pollution are paper, pulp, chemical, textile
and dyeing, petroleum refineries, tanneries and electroplating industries.
Thermal pollution of water occurs when hot water from factories and thermal plants is drained into
rivers and ponds before cooling.
Noise pollution is the propagation of noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life.
It results in irritation, anger, cause hearing impairment, increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Control of Environmental Degradation

Here are some ways through which industrial pollution can be reduced:
1. Minimising the use of water by reusing and recycling it.

2. Harvesting rainwater to meet water requirements.
3. Treating hot water and effluents before releasing them in rivers and ponds.
4. Particulate matter in the air can be reduced by fitting smoke stacks to factories with electrostatic
precipitators, fabric filters, scrubbers and inertial separators.
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5. Smoke can be reduced by using oil or gas instead of coal in factories.
6. Machinery can be redesigned to increase energy efficiency and reduce noise.
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Chapter 7 - Lifelines of National Economy
The pace of development of a country depends upon the production of goods and services as well as
their movement over space. Today, the world has been converted into a large village with the help of
efficient and fast moving transport. Today, India is well-linked with the rest of
the world. In CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 7 - Lifelines of National Economy, you will see
how modern means of transport and communication serve as lifelines of our nation and its modern
economy.
Transport
Movement of goods and services can be over three important domains of our earth i.e. land, water and
air. Based on these, transport can also be classified into the land, water and air transport. Let’s discuss
them in detail:
Roadways
India has one of the largest road networks in the world, aggregating to about 54.7 lakh km. The growing
importance of road transport over rail transport is mentioned below:
1. The construction cost of roads is much lower than that of railway lines.
2. Roads can cover more geographically harder locations that cannot be done by the railways.
3. Roads can negotiate higher gradients of slopes and can be easily built-in traverse mountains
such as the Himalayas.
4. Road transport is economical.
5. It also provides door-to-door service
6. Road transport provides links between railway stations, air and seaports.
In India, roads are classified in the following six classes according to their capacity.
Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways

Golden Quadrilateral is a network of Highways connecting India’s four top metropolitan cities, namely
Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai. These highway projects are being implemented by the National
Highway Authority of India (NHAI).
National Highways
The National highways are a network of trunk roads that are laid and maintained by the Central Public
Works Department (CPWD). The historical Sher-Shah Suri Marg is called National Highway No.1,
between Delhi and Amritsar.
State Highways
Roads linking a state capital with different district headquarters are known as State Highways. These
roads are constructed and maintained by the State Public Works Department (PWD).
District Roads
These roads connect the district headquarters with other places of the district. These roads are
maintained by the Zila Parishad.
Other Roads
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Rural roads, which link rural areas and villages with towns, are classified under this category. These
roads received special impetus under the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana.
Border Roads
Border Roads Organisation constructs and maintains roads in the bordering areas of the country. This
organisation was established in 1960 for the development of the roads of strategic importance in the
northern and north-eastern border areas.
Roads can also be classified on the basis of the type of material used for their construction such as:
 Metalled roads may be made of cement, concrete or even bitumen of coal. These are all-
weather roads.
 Unmetalled roads go out of use in the rainy season.
Railways
Railways are the principal mode of transportation for carrying huge loads and bulky goods for long and
short distances in India. Railways have become more important in India’s economy. However, rail
transport suffers from certain problems as well, which are mentioned below:
1. Construction of bridges is required across rivers’ wide beds for lying down the railway lines.
2. In the hilly terrains of the peninsular region, railway tracks are laid through low hills, gaps or
tunnels.
3. The Himalayan mountainous regions are also unfavourable for the construction of railway lines
due to the highest elevation points in the surface, sparse population and lack of economic
opportunities.
4. It is difficult to lay railway lines on sandy plains.
Pipelines
Pipeline network uses pipes, usually underground, to transport and distribute fluids. These are used to
transport water, crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas, fertilizer factories and big thermal power
plants. Solids can also be transported through a pipeline when converted into slurry.
There are 3 important networks of pipeline transportation in the country.

1. From oil field in upper Assam to Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
2. From Salaya in Gujarat to Jalandhar in Punjab
3. From Hazira in Gujarat to Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh
Waterways
Waterways are the cheapest means of transport. They are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky
goods. It is a fuel-efficient and environment-friendly mode of transport.
The National Waterways in India are:

 N.W. No.1 - The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia (1620 km).
 N.W. No.2 - The Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri (891 km).
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 N.W. No.3 - The West-Coast Canal in Kerala (Kottapurma-Kollam, Udyogamandal and
Champakkara canals-205 km).
 N.W. No.4 - Specified stretches of Godavari and Krishna rivers along with Kakinada Puducherry
stretch of canals (1078 km).
 N.W. No.5 - Specified stretches of river Brahmani along with Matai river, delta channels of
Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers and East Coast Canal (588 km).
Inland waterways in India are Mandavi, Zuari and Cumberjua, Sunderbans, Barak and backwaters of
Kerala through which transportation takes place.
Major Sea Ports

India’s trade with foreign countries is carried from the ports. There are 2 major and 200 notified non-
majors (minor/intermediate) ports in India.
Here is the list of major ports in India:

1. Kandla in Kachchh was the first port to be developed after independence. It is also known as
the Deendayal Port.
2. Mumbai is the biggest port with a spacious natural and well-sheltered harbour.
3. Marmagao port (Goa) is the premier iron ore exporting port of India.
4. Mangalore port, located in Karnataka caters to the export of iron ore.
5. Kochchi is the extreme south-western port, located at the entrance of a lagoon.
6. Tuticorin port is situated at the extreme south-east.
7. Chennai is one of the oldest artificial ports of India.
8. Vishakhapatnam is the deepest landlocked and well-protected port
9. Paradwip port located in Odisha, specialises in the export of iron ore.
10. Kolkata is an inland riverine port.
11. Haldia port was developed as a subsidiary port, in order to relieve growing pressure on the
Kolkata port.
Airways
The airway is the fastest, most comfortable and prestigious mode of transport. Air travel has made
access easier to the terrain areas like high mountains, dreary deserts, dense forests and long oceans.
The air transport was nationalised in 1953. Air India provides domestic and international air services.
Pawanhans Helicopters Ltd. provides helicopter services to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation in its off-
shore operations, to inaccessible areas and difficult terrains. But, air travel is not within the reach of the
common people.
Communication
The major means of communication in India are television, radio, press, films, etc.
The Indian postal network is the largest in the world. It handles parcels as well as personal written
communications.
 First-class mail is airlifted between stations covering both land and air.
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 Second-class mail includes book packets, registered newspapers and periodicals. They are
carried by surface mail, covering land and water transport.
India has one of the largest telecom networks in Asia. The Subscriber Trunk Dialling (STD) facilities
all over India have been made possible by integrating the development in space technology with
communication technology.
 Mass communication provides entertainment and creates awareness among people about
various national programmes and policies. It includes radio, television, newspapers, magazines,
books and films.
 India Radio Channel (Akashwani) broadcasts a variety of programmes in national, regional and
local languages.
 Doordarshan, the national television channel is one of the largest terrestrial networks in the
world.
 India publishes a large number of newspapers in about 100 languages and dialects.
International Trade
The exchange of goods among people, states and countries is referred to as trade. Trade between two
countries is called international trade. It is considered as the economic barometer for a country.
Export and import are the components of trade. The balance of trade of a country is
the difference between its export and import.
 When the value of export exceeds the value of imports, it is called a favourable balance of
trade.
 If the value of imports exceeds the value of exports, it is termed as an unfavourable balance of
trade.
The commodities exported from India to other countries include gems and jewellery, chemicals and
related products, agriculture and allied products, etc.
The commodities imported to India include petroleum crude and products, gems and jewellery,
chemicals and related products, base metals, electronic items, machinery, agriculture and allied
products.
Tourism as a Trade
More than 15 million people are directly engaged in the tourism industry. Tourism in India:
 Promotes national integration

 Provides support to local handicrafts and cultural pursuits
 Helps in the development of international understanding about Indian culture and heritage.
Foreign tourists visit India for heritage tourism, eco tourism, adventure tourism, cultural tourism,
medical tourism and business tourism.
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Chapter 1 - Resources and Development

(a) On the basis of origin – biotic and abiotic

(a) On the Basis of Origin – Biotic and Abiotic

(c) On the Basis of Ownership – Individual, Community, National and International

Resource Planning in India

To overcome irrational consumption and over-utilisation of resources, resource conservation at various

Land Use Pattern in India

The data below represents the land use pattern in India.

Land Degradation and Conservation Measures

1. The entire northern plains are made of alluvial soil.

Red and Yellow Soils

2. This soil is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain.

5. This soil is very useful for growing tea and coffee.

1. Arid soils range from red to brown in colour.

3. Arid soil lacks humus and moisture.

1. These soils are found in the hilly and mountainous areas.

Different Ways for Soil Conservation

Flora and Fauna in India

3. Large-scale development of projects and mining activities.

4. Unequal access, inequitable consumption of resources and differential sharing of responsibility

Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India

Types and Distribution of Forest and Wildlife Resources

Community and Conservation

 To safeguard ourselves from health hazards.

Multi-Purpose River Projects and Integrated Water Resources Management

Side effects of Creating Dams

2. “Rooftop rainwater harvesting” is commonly practised to store drinking water, particularly in

1. Primitive Subsistence Farming

 Land productivity is low in this type of agriculture.

2. Intensive Subsistence Farming

 This type of farming is practised in areas of high population pressure on land.

Rabi Kharif Zaid

Important Wheat, Barley, Paddy, Maize, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cucumber,

Major Crops in India

We will discuss all of these one by one, in detail.

Jowar Bajra Ragi

It is a rain-fed crop mostly Grows well on red, black, sandy,

1. India is the largest producer and consumer of pulses in the world.

Food Crops other than Grains

It is an equatorial crop. Cotton, Jute, It is a Kharif crop. It is known as the

It is an important Natural Silk is Cotton grows It is used in making

Mainly grown in Rearing of Major cotton-producing Major jute producing

Technological and Institutional Reforms

Some Initiatives taken by the Government are:

Contribution of Agriculture to the National Economy, Employment and Output

Mode of Occurrence of Minerals

1. India is endowed with fairly abundant resources of iron ore.

The major iron ore belts in India are:

1. It is mainly used in the manufacturing of steel and ferro-manganese alloy.

Let us discuss each of them in detail.

Conventional Sources of Energy

1. It is the most abundantly available fossil fuel.

1. Natural gas is an important clean energy resource. It is considered an environment-friendly fuel.

Electricity is generated mainly in 2 ways:

Non-Conventional Sources of Energy

Nuclear or Atomic Energy

Conservation of Energy Resources