Resources that exist in a region and may come into use in the future are referred to as ________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Potential resources
Potential resources are those whose entire quantity in a region is known but which are not being used at present — they may be put to use in the future, such as the solar and wind potential of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Actual resources are the ones already surveyed and in use; reserve resources are the part of actual resources kept aside for future needs; and stock resources are materials that exist but cannot be used because the technology to tap them is not yet available (for example hydrogen in water as a fuel).