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Wind energy received in abundance in Western Rajasthan and Gujarat has not been so far utilized and developed to the maximum. Does it fall in which category of resources?

Wind energy received in Western Rajasthan and Gujarat falls under the category of potential resources.


NOTE – Resource refers to the availability of things in our environment which are used to satisfy our needs. They can be classified under various categories depending upon different criteria. For example – resources on the basis of status of development can be categorized as Potential Resources, Developed Resources, and Stock.


Potential resources are the ones which are found in a region but have not been utilized properly.


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