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.
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    Question : 1

    The switching off unnecessary lights and fans is an example of _________________

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    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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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct ?

    (a) Reduce means to minimize the use of various products and all the things, which are obtained directly or indirectly from natural resources .

    (b) Recycle means that articles are made of recycled plastic, glass, paper or metal can be used instead of using fresh plastic, paper,etc.

    (c) The example of reuse is to use of cloth napkin instead of paper napkins, used envelopes can be reversed and used again, the empty plastic bottles of jams or pickle can be used to store things in kitchen.

    Right Option : D
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