Natural resources are free gifts of nature. These are very important for our lives. These are the index of a country’s progress and strength. These are called ‘the backbone of a country.
Areas of Natural Resources:
- India’s 30% of the total area is covered with mountains. These have huge water and forest resources.
- About 27% of the total area is covered with plateaus. These are storehouses of minerals.
- About 43% of the total area is covered with plains. These have fertile soils and agriculture is well developed. These are ‘granaries’ of India.
