Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

Which of the following is true?

  • Renewable resources do not get depleted or exhausted.
  • There is continous availability of non-renewable resources.
  • Examples: Renewable - fossil fuel, Non-renewable - solar energy, water etc
Options:

1 and 2

2 and 3

Only 3

Only 1

Correct Answer:

Only 1

Explanation:

The correct option is OPTION 4: Only 1

  • Statement 1 is true: Renewable resources, like solar energy and wind, do not get depleted or exhausted as they are naturally replenished.
  • Statement 2 is false: Non-renewable resources, like fossil fuels, do not have continuous availability as they can be exhausted.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Fossil fuels are non-renewable, while solar energy and water are examples of renewable resources.