Geography

This chapter sheds light on resources. It elaborates on various types of resources available such as natural and cultural resources. It also gives a brief account of sustainable development and its principles.

This chapter focuses on land and soil as natural resources. It makes us aware of the presence and importance of these various natural resources on the earth's surface. It further discusses multiple landforms and their utilisation.

This chapter provides details of water as a natural resource. It gives exposure to the distribution of freshwater throughout the world and the water resources of India. It also highlights multipurpose projects to manage water resources.

This chapter describes the role of natural vegetation and wildlife. Along with the natural vegetation distribution of India and throughout the world, it further discusses their commercial importance as a resource.

This chapter specifies mineral and power resources and discusses their sources, extraction, and types. It sheds light on the distribution of minerals in different countries. It also accentuates the idea of the conservation of resources.

This chapter highlights agriculture and various types of farming. It discusses the natural environment or natural factors influencing agriculture. It also helps us explore different types of farming throughout the world.

This chapter features several case studies on the major crops and development linked to them. It explores the types and growing conditions of crops and major food grains, beverage crops, fibre crops, etc., throughout the world.

The chapter discusses the classification and location of the industries. It classifies the industries based on size, raw materials, and ownership. It further explains the factors that influence the location of industries.

This chapter provides knowledge about the major industries of the world. It elucidates the distribution of some major industries worldwide and finds their importance and influence in global industrial development.

In this chapter, we will review the case studies of some major industries. These case studies will help us understand the locational factors and level of development of Indian industries compared to their counterparts in the developed nations.

This chapter elaborates on the importance of human resources. It discusses the dual role of man as the producer and consumer of resources. It also sheds light on the composition of population, distribution, and population density in the world.

This chapter explores natural and man-made disasters. We will study some major categories of natural hazards and man-made disasters. We will also look into some man-made disasters including accidents, terrorist attacks, etc.