Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

Which of the following are the functions performed by the environment ?

(A) Provides aesthetic services

(B) Sustains life

(C) Supplies renewable resources

(D) Decreases poverty

(E) Supplies nonrenewable resources

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

(A), (B), (C), (D) Only

(B), (C), (D), (E) Only

(B), (D), (E), (A) Only

 (A), (B), (C), (E)  Only

Correct Answer:

 (A), (B), (C), (E)  Only

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4) :  (A), (B), (C), (E)  Only

The correct option is:

  • (A) The environment provides aesthetic services, such as natural beauty and recreational spaces.
  • (B) The environment sustains life by providing essential elements like air, water, and food.
  • (C) The environment supplies renewable resources like solar energy, wind, and water.
  • (E) The environment also supplies non-renewable resources like fossil fuels and minerals.

(D) Decreases poverty is not a direct function of the environment.