Resources and Sustainable Development
Classification of resources and the importance of planning for resource conservation.
Key Questions
- 1Why is resource planning essential in a country like India?
- 2What are the causes of land degradation in different states?
- 3How does the Rio Earth Summit relate to sustainable development?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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