Question

One of the historical factors causing damage to our resources was __________.

• A. Minimum utilization of resources during British time
• B. Under utilization of resources during British time
• C. Over-exploitation of resources during British time
• D. Under utilization of resources after Independence

Answer 1

The correct option is C Over-exploitation of resources during British time

• The history of colonization reveals that rich resources in colonies were the main attractions for the foreign invaders. It was primarily the higher level of technological development of the colonizing countries that helped them to exploit resources of other regions and establish their supremacy over the colonies.
  
• For example, the teak plantation in South India had destroyed the habitat of several species during that time.