Consider the following statements regarding resource classification based on origin-
(A) Biotic resources are obtained from the biosphere and have life.
(B) Abiotic resources are composed of non-living things.
(C) Human beings, flora and fauna are examples of abiotic resources.
(D) Rocks and metals are examples of biotic resources.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) and (B) only
Classified by origin, biotic resources come from the biosphere and possess life, while abiotic resources are made up of non-living things — so statements (A) and (B) are both correct.
Statements (C) and (D) simply reverse the two categories. Human beings, flora and fauna are biotic, and rocks and metals are abiotic.