India is an abundant country when it comes to natural resources. There is rich quality of soil, lush green forests, rivers, mountain ranges, minerals deposits, etc. The Indo-Gangetic plains are one of the most fertile, intensively cultivated regions in the world. The black soil of the Deccan Plateau is fertile for cotton cultivation. India’s forests’ provides as natural habitat for its wildlife and meets various industrial needs of its people by supplying raw materials. Large deposits of iron-ore, coal and natural gas is found in the country. India accounts for 20% of world’s iron-ore reserves. Bauxite, gold, diamond, lead, zinc, copper, etc. are also available in different parts of the country.