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
By origin, resources are either biotic (from living things) or abiotic (from non-living things).
(A) Biotic resources are obtained from the biosphere and have life. Correct. They come from the living world, for example human beings, plants, animals, fish and livestock.
(B) Abiotic resources are composed of non-living things. Correct. Examples are rocks, metals, soil, water and air.
(C) Human beings, flora and fauna are examples of abiotic resources. Incorrect. Human beings, plants (flora) and animals (fauna) are living, so they are biotic resources.
(D) Rocks and metals are examples of biotic resources. Incorrect. Rocks and metals are non-living, so they are abiotic resources.