Sub:Social Science Question Answers Q1 . What is a Resource? Give two examples. Q2 Classify resources on the basis of their origin. Q3 How has technical and economic development led to more consumption of resources? Q4 Explain the land use pattern in India? Q5 Explain any five proper farming techniques which can be used for soil conservation. Q6 How is red soil formed? Mention its features. Q7 Which is most widely spread and important soil of India? State the characteristics of this type of soil? Q8 . What is the role of humans in resource development ? Q9 What is resource planning and Why is it called a complex process. Q 10 Give a single word for the following : (i) Materials which have the potential to satisfy human needs but human beings do not have the appropriate technology. (ii) The resources which can be renewed or reproduced by physical, chemical or mechanical processes.