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An economy can spend all its present resources on current consumption only.

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  1. True

  2. False

  3. Partially True

  4. Cannot be commended at all

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Correct Option: B

If there are adequate resources in an economy, then there is no economic problem at all. This statement is?

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  1. True

  2. False

  3. Partially True

  4. Cannot be commented at all

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Correct Option: B

Opportunity costs arise when resources are _________.

geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

  1. abundant

  2. scarce

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. neither (a) nor (b)

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Correct Option: B

Multiple choice question:

The resources for satisfying human wants are:

geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

  1. limited

  2. unlimited

  3. available at zero price

  4. none of these

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Correct Option: A

Which of the following is not a renewable source of energy?

geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

  1. Oil

  2. Water

  3. Wind

  4. Solar Energy

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Correct Option: A

Which of the following is not a classification of resources based on the ownership?

geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

  1. Renewable resources

  2. Community owned

  3. Individual resources

  4. National resources.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Based on ownership the resources are classified as

  • Individual: Resources owned by an individual. Example-land owned by a farmer.
  • Community: Resources owned by a community. Example-graveyard
  • National resources: Resources owned by a nations government. Examples-roads, railways etc.
  • International Resources: Resources regulate by International bodies like oceans and seas.

Among the given options all the sources are classified based on the ownership except renewable resources which is type of classification based on the availability.

__________ are the sources that cannot be renewed and available in limited quantities.

geography basic problems of an economy introduction to natural resources (eco) understanding development: perspectives, measurement and sustainability resources - types and conservation

  1. Renewable resources

  2. Non-renewable resources

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • Resources are assets that are used by the living systems for the survival and development.
  • Based on the availability, resources are classified as renewable and non-renewable.
  • Non-renewable: these are the sources that cannot be renewed and available in limited quantities. Examples include coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas.

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy source?

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  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Forests

  4. Minerals

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Based on the availability, resources are classified as renewable and non-renewable.

Non-renewable: these are the sources that cannot be renewed and available in limited quantities. Examples include coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas

Example of a non-renewable energy source from the following is minerals

Balancing the need to use resources and also conserve them for the future is called __________.

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  1. Sustainable development

  2. Resource conservation

  3. Resource development

  4. Human resource development

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Balancing the need to use resources and also conserve them for the future is called Sustainable development.
  • Sustainable development is the process of utilizing natural resources for human development without completely depleting them but by sustaining the ability of nature to continue to provide this resources.

Indiscriminate exploitation of resources has led to global ecological crisis such as ______________.

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  1. ozone layer depletion

  2. global warming

  3. environmental pollution

  4. all the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indiscriminate exploitation of resources has led to global ecological crises such as ozone layer depletion, global warming, and environmental pollution.

  • Ozone layer depletion: Ozone a blanket of gases which protects earth from reaching of harmful UV rays from the sun. This layer is depleted due to environmental pollution caused by substances like Chlorofluorocarbons etc.
  • Global warming: It is the heating up of earth’s surface due to some pollutants obstructing heat from escaping the earth’s surface.
  • Environmental pollution: Any change in the normal environment which has a destructive effect on life is called environmental pollution.