Which one of the following is a non-renewable resource?

examrobotsa's picture
Q: 66 (CDS-II/2015)

Which one of the following is a non-renewable resource?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-II

stats: 

0,72,21,9,72,2,10

keywords: 

{'solar energy': [6, 1, 0, 3], 'coal': [0, 1, 2, 0], 'fisheries': [3, 0, 1, 2], 'water': [65, 15, 80, 129]}

Option 1: Solar energy is a renewable resource because it comes from the sun, which is an unlimited source of energy. Solar energy can be harnessed through solar panels and converted into electricity.

Option 2: Coal is the correct answer. Coal is a non-renewable resource because it takes millions of years to form and cannot be replenished within a human lifespan. Once coal is mined and used for energy production, it cannot be replaced. This makes coal a finite resource that will eventually run out.

Option 3: Water is a renewable resource. While certain sources of freshwater can become depleted or polluted, there is a constant water cycle on Earth that replenishes water supplies. Rainfall, rivers, and natural underground reservoirs all contribute to the renewal of water resources.

Option 4: Fisheries refer to the industry of catching, processing, and selling fish. Fisheries are not inherently non-renewable, as fish populations have the potential to reproduce and replenish themselves. However, if overfishing occurs without proper management and conservation measures, fish stocks can become depleted and decline to unsustainable levels.

In conclusion, the correct answer is option 2, coal, as it is a non-renewable resource.

Practice this on app