Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

Which of the following options is NOT the "Function" of environment?

  • Supplier of resources
  • Waste assimilation
  • Environment sustains life by providing genetic and bio-diversity
  • Provides aesthetic services
Options:

1 and 2

2 and 3

1, 2 and 3

None of the above

Correct Answer:

None of the above

Explanation:

The environment has 4 vital functions:

  • It supplies resources which are strategic for production
  • Environment assimilates (absorbs) waste
  • Environment helps in sustaining life
  • It also provides aesthetic services and includes all those elements which improve the quality of life