question_answer 9)

Can you name some resource rich but economically backward regions and some resource poor but economically developed regions? Give reasons for such a situation.  

Answer:

Jharkhand state is rich in mineral resources. However, it is economically backward because   (a) It was originally mostly populated by tribals who were uneducated.   (b) Due to the rocky terrain, there is very little agricultural land.   (c) Lack of industrial development in earlier times compared with the rest of India.   The Mumbai region of Maharashtra state is poor in natural resources, but is highly economically developed due to the following reasons   (a) It is the commercial hub of India with the maximum amount of local, national and international trade transactions taking place in India.   (b) It has a large number of industries established from a number of years.   (c) It has a very efficient transportation system for people and materials.   (d) The people living and working there are well-educated and earning the maximum compared to any other area in India.