Question

Which of the following is not a natural resource?

• A. Mango tree
• B. Snake
• C. Wind
• D. Wooden house

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Wooden house

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The resources, which come from nature like oil, water, sunlight, plants, etc. are known as natural resources.
2. These are created by nature, not by humans.
3. The wooden house is man-made, that is, it is created by humans for their own interest, and it is not a natural resource.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The mango tree is a natural resource, it grows by itself in nature under favourable climatic conditions.
2. The woods of mango trees are used for construction purposes and the fruit, that is, mangoes are consumed by humans.

Option B:

1. Snake is also regarded as a natural resource.
2. The poison present in the poisonous snakes is used to produce anti-venom in laboratories.

Option C:

1. The wind is also a natural resource.
2. It is essential for the proper development and maintenance of the biosphere around us.
3. Wind in the form of wind energy is used by humans for generating electricity.

Final answer: Wooden house is not a natural resource.