Biotic resources are characterized by ___ and ___ factors.

Living components such as flora and fauna.

True or False: Non-renewable resources can be recycled and used repeatedly.

False; Non-renewable resources cannot be recycled and are exhausted with use.

Fill in the blank: Renewable resources include ___, ___, and ___ sources.

Solar, wind, and water.

What distinguishes potential resources from developed resources?

Potential resources are not yet utilized, while developed resources have been surveyed and are ready for use.

True or False: Individual ownership of resources includes public parks and community gardens.

False; Public parks and community gardens are examples of community ownership.

True or False: The Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992 was the first international conference focused solely on environmental issues.

True

What is one major objective of Agenda 21?

Every local government should draw its own local Agenda 21.

Indiscriminate exploitation of resources can lead to global ecological crises such as ___ and ___ .

Global warming and environmental pollution

Resource conservation was first systematically advocated by the ___ in 1968.

Club of Rome

True or False: The Brundtland Commission Report introduced the concept of 'Sustainable Development' in 1987.

True

Land resources support various activities, including ___, wildlife, and economic activities.

Natural vegetation

What are the two categories of fallow land based on cultivation duration?

Current fallow (left without cultivation for one or less than one agricultural year) and Other than current fallow (left uncultivated for the past 1 to 5 agricultural years).

Fill in the blank: The net sown area is defined as the area sowed more than once in an agricultural year plus the ___ area.

Net sown

True or False: Barren and wasteland are included in the net sown area calculations.

False. Barren and wasteland are not included in net sown area calculations.

What is the purpose of identifying and inventorying resources across India?

To enable effective planning and implementation of resource development plans that match national development goals.

Fill in the blank: ___ resources in India are used for purposes such as forests, non-agricultural uses, and permanent pastures.

Land

What role does land utilization play in resource planning?

Land utilization helps determine how land resources can be effectively allocated for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes, ensuring sustainable development.

True or False: Proper management of grazing can help prevent land degradation.

True