AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
A renewable resource (e.g., solar energy) can be replenished naturally, while a non-renewable resource (e.g., coal) cannot. This distinction matters so that development planning ensures sustainable use without exhausting finite resources.
Though the source passages do not define these terms directly, this concept links to Exercise Q9 ("Why is the issue of sustainability important for development?") from Chapter 1. Examiners expect: one clear definition of each type, one example each, and one reason for importance in development planning — all within a single sentence or two for 1 mark. Do not write more than 2 lines.