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What is meant by resource development? Give any two examples of resource development.                                                                                                                                                      [Al 2005C, 04]

Answer:

Resource development refers to not only exploitation, but also preservation and reuse, e.g.,

(i) Water has to be taken to fields to irrigate lands.

(ii) Minerals have to be taken out from the earth and smelt before they are used for making machinery and implements.