Question

What could have been the outcome if the principle of 3Rs was not adopted?

• A. Natural resources would have depleted even faster.
• B. Waste management would have been more difficult.
• C. People would have been very comfortable.
• D. Individuals would have become more conscious about the materials they use.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Natural resources would have depleted even faster.
B Waste management would have been more difficult.

The adoption of the principle of the 3Rs has helped in a number of ways. Had this not been done, the world would likely have seen its natural resources deplete at a quicker rate. For instance, if paper was not reused and recycled, a larger number of trees might have been cut as a result. Furthermore, waste management would have been a more complex task given the sheer volume of waste that might have been generated in the absence of the 3Rs.