Which of the following statement (s) is/are NOT true?

None of the above.

The correct answer is Option 4: None of the above.

Statement 1: Minerals are unevenly distributed over earth surface. — True. Minerals occur in specific geological formations and are not uniformly distributed.

Statement 2: There is inverse relationship in quality and quantity of mineral. — True. Generally, high-grade mineral deposits are found in smaller quantities, while lower-grade deposits are more abundant.

Statement 3: All minerals are exhaustible over time. — True. Minerals are non-renewable resources and can be depleted through continuous extraction.

NCERT: Minerals have certain characteristics. These are unevenly distributed over earth surface. There is inverse relationship in quality and quantity of minerals i.e. good quality minerals are less in quantity as compared to low quality minerals. The third main characteristic is that all minerals are exhaustible over time. These take long to develop geologically and they cannot be replenished immediately at the time of need. Thus, they have to be conserved and not misused as they do not have the second crop