Question

Resources that cannot be reused are called _______ resources.

• A. Developed
• B. Potential
• C. Renewable
• D. Non renewable

Answer 1

The correct option is D Non renewable

Natural resources can be broadly categorized into renewable and non-renewable resources. Renewable resources are those which get renewed or replenished quickly whereas Non-renewable resources are those which have limited stock and once the stocks are exhausted it may take thousands of years to be renewed or replenished.

Developed resources are those which are already developed by identifying its quantity and quality and are currently in use ex- rivers, forests, etc., whereas potential resources are those which are not properly developed for their utilisation for ex- nuclear energy.