Identify the characteristics of minerals.

(A) These are unevenly distributed over space.
(B) There is an inverse relationship in the quality and quantity of minerals.
(C) All minerals are exhaustible over time.
(D) Non-metallic minerals are always organic in nature.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (C) only

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B) and (C) only

A) These are unevenly distributed over space. Correct. Minerals are not found everywhere; their occurrence is localized and uneven.

(B) There is an inverse relationship in the quality and quantity of minerals. Correct. High-quality minerals are usually available in smaller quantities, while low-quality deposits may be more abundant.

(C) All minerals are exhaustible over time. Correct. Minerals are non-renewable resources formed over geological times; continuous extraction leads to depletion.

(D) Non-metallic minerals are always organic in nature. Incorrect. Non-metallic minerals like mica, limestone, and gypsum are inorganic. Only mineral fuels like coal and petroleum have organic origin.