Question

Why is conservation of mineral resources essential? Explain any three methods of conserving mineral resources.(All India - 2012)

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Conservation of mineral resources is essential to sustain the present keeping in mind about the future generation . Mineral resources are non- renewable and takes millions of years to form thus to use these resources for a long time we need to use them judiciously.

Method of conserving mineral resources are :

- car pooling can conserve petrol, diesel,etc.

- government should take some steps to conserve them, they can take out some

schemes related to their conservation.

- sustainable development.