Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources, giving one example of each.
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Model Answer
Renewable resources are those which can be replenished or reproduced naturally over time, so they do not get exhausted easily.
Example: Solar energy, forests.
Non-renewable resources are those which have a limited stock and cannot be renewed once exhausted.
Example: Coal, petroleum.
Explanation
- This is a standard 2-mark distinguish question: one definition + one example for each type.
- Examiners look for a clear contrast between the two types.
- Note: The source passages for this question are from Chapter 1 (Economics – Development), which focuses on income and development indicators. The concept of renewable/non-renewable resources appears in the sustainability discussion of the same chapter (Q9 in Exercises). Even though a dedicated passage isn't printed here, these definitions are part of the NCERT Class 10 Economics Chapter 1 content.
- Keep it to 2 points — do not elaborate unnecessarily for a 2-mark question.