Question

24.1 Which of the following is not a renewable resource? (1)
A. Solar energy
B. Wind energy
C. Forests
D. Fossil fuels

24.2 Which of the following states is not rich in minerals? (1)
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Ladakh
C. Jharkhand
D. Madhya Pradesh

24.3 Which state has abundance of water resources but lacks in infrastructural
development? (1)
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Arunachal Pradesh

24.4 Which of the following statement defines Sustainable Development? (1)
A. Sustainable use of natural resources without considering the need of the future
generation.
B. Present generation fulfils its needs while considering the needs of the future
generation as well.
C. It means utilization of natural resources by the past, present and forthcoming
future generation.
D. To meets the needs of the future generations even if the needs of the present
generation go unmet.

Answer 1

1. C.Forest

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3. D.Arunachal pradesh

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Answer 2

Answer:

• D. Fossil fuels
• B. Ladakh
• D. Arunachal Pradesh
• B. Present generation fulfils its needs while considering the needs of the future

Explanation:

1. While fossil fuels like coal and petroleum as well as nuclear materials are non-renewable sources of energy, renewable sources include wind, biogas/biofuels, sunlight, and natural gas. Resources that can be restored or renewed naturally throughout time are referred to as renewable sources of energy. Renewable energy sources include hydrogen, biogas, air, water, wind, and solar power.
2. Despite being rich in coal and minerals, states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh lack institutional and technological assistance.
3. Although Arunachal Pradesh has plenty of water resources, its infrastructure is underdeveloped.
4. The right response is Current generation meets its demands while also taking into account those of future generations. In order to ensure prosperity for the present and coming generations, sustainable development attempts to balance our requirements in these areas with those of the environment, society, and health for everyone.

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