Which of the following is NOT the characteristic of minerals ?

Minerals are evenly distributed over space.

The correct answer is Option (2) → Minerals are evenly distributed over space.

Minerals have certain characteristics. These are unevenly distributed over space (2). There is inverse relationship in quality and quantity of minerals (1) 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 (3). These take long to develop geologically and they cannot be replenished immediately (D) at the time of need. Thus, they have to be conserved and not misused as they do not have the second crop.