Q1. [1]
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource ?
- A Natural Gas
- B Crude Oil
- C Coal
- D Ground Water
Previously asked in CBSE board exam
2026 32/5/1 Q33
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Model Answer
D) Ground Water
Ground water is a renewable resource as it can be replenished through the water cycle (precipitation and seepage), unlike natural gas, crude oil, and coal which are non-renewable.
Explanation
- Resources classified on the basis of exhaustibility are renewable (replenished by natural processes) and non-renewable (take millions of years to form).
- Natural gas, crude oil, and coal are fossil fuels — non-renewable resources.
- Ground water is renewable because it is recharged through the hydrological cycle.
- Examiners expect you to simply identify the correct option and give a brief justification in a 1-mark MCQ.
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