Management and Conservation of Natural Resources


 
 
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Management and Conservation of Natural Resources

Management and Conservation of Natural Resources:

Management and conservation of natural resources means the scientific utilisation of resources in such a way that it may yield the greatest sustainable benefit to the present generation, while maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. For this we need to use our natural resources in such a way that there is a balance between our needs and those of the future generations.

1. The use should be rational, i.e., reasonable. We should look for alternatives.

2. The use should be equitable, i.e., the use should be made in such a way that the society as a whole benefits from it and not just a few individuals.

3. The resource used should be replaceable, i.e., the resource should be consumed at the rate at which it is replenished in nature.

4. Inexhaustible resources, too, should be used judiciously, i.e., they should not be over exploited.

In recent years, it has been observed that most of our natural resources are being depleted. It is mainly due to the over exploitation of resources as a result of changing lifestyle, over population and technological development.

Thus, the need of the hour is to wisely manage our natural resources and minimize their wastage. For this, we should remember the 3 R’s that can save the environment, i.e. Reduce, Recycle and Reuse.

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Question : 1

For conservation of Natural resources the articles made of  _____________   plastic, glass, paper or metal can be used instead of using fresh plastic, paper,etc.

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

It means to minimize the use of various products and all the things, which are obtained directly or indirectly from natural resources is called ________________________ .

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) We need to use our natural resources in such a way that there is a balance between our needs and those of the future generations that is the use should be rational, i.e., reasonable.

(b  We should save electricity by switching off unnecessary lights and fans  is an example of recycle.

 

Right Option : A
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