Question

Coal is an/a:

• A. Exhaustible resource
• B. Inexhaustible resource
• C. Potential resource
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Exhaustible resource

The correct answer is option A

Explanation for Correct answer:

1. Exhaustible Resources: The natural resources get exhausted or replenish after a long period, but they are present in a limited amount
2. Coal is an exhaustive resource: Coal is formed by the decomposition of the organic matter of plants and animals.
3. Thus, once it is depleted, it would take million years for coal to form again.

Explanation for incorrect answer:

1. Inexhaustible resources: Natural resources will not be exhausted in the future as they are present in unlimited amounts such as air and sunlight.
2. Potential resource: The resources that exist in a particular region and can be used for future use.
3. Mineral oil: is a potential resource because it is found in many parts of India but due to a lack of technology, they exist as a potential resource only.

Final answer: The correct answer is option A.