Question

Choose the correct option.

Statement I: All natural resources are unlimited free gifts of nature.

Statement II: The indiscriminate use of natural resources is causing ecological damage.

• A. Both the statements are true.
• B. Both the statements are false.
• C. Statement I is true, Statement II is false.
• D. Statement I is false, Statement II is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Statement I is false, Statement II is true.

Some of the natural resources take time to replenish, and others are only limited. When the rate of usage exceeds the rate of renewal, these resources get depleted. The indiscriminate use of natural resources is a reason behind global warming, ozone layer depletion and poor air quality resulting in ecological damage.