Question

Natural resources are limited.What should we do to conserve them?

Answer 1

Conservation of natural resources means the wise and optimum utilization of natural resources by maintaining the balance of natural environment for sustainable utilization and development.

Need to manage natural resources:

• A majority of natural resources is limited

• Human population is increasing at a tremendous rate

• Need to conserve resources for future generations

• Equal distribution of resources for equal benefit

• Need to reduce the damage caused to the environment because of the over-exploitation and utilization of resources

• Waste generated from the utilization of these resources is to be safely disposed

Thus, a proper and planned utilization of natural resources is essential for sustainable development.