Question

Consider the following statements-
(a) Individual resources are owned privately by individuals.
(b) At present, petroleum is the only multipurpose fuel which is the most important source of thermal energy.
(c) We have abundance of hydro-electricity resources.
(d) Thermal power is not a permanent source of electricity as the coal, petroleum and natural gas deposits are exhausting
Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. (a), (b) abd (c)
• B. (b), (c) abd (d)
• C. (a), (b) abd (d)
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

(a), (b) abd (d)

Resources owned privately by individuals are known as Individual Resources. For example: land owned by farmers etc. Moreover, Petroleum is the only multipurpose fuel which is the most important source of thermal energy. Hydro- electricity is a renewable source of energy but are not abundant. Also, coal, petroleum and natural gas deposits are exhausting.

Thus, the correct answer is C.