Question

Which of the following is not a natural resource?
(a) Mango
(b) Snake
(c) Wind
(d) Wooden house

Answer 1

Hint: Natural resources are resources that exist with none of humankind's actions. Natural Resources are assets that are used by the living systems for survival and development.

Complete answer:
Natural resources are naturally occurring materials that are important and useful to man. These resources are found in the environment and are developed without the intervention of humans. Examples of natural resources are air, sunlight, water, soil, stone, plants, animals, and fossil fuels, etc.
Among the given options mango, snake and winds are present in nature itself and are hence natural resources. The wooden house though produced from natural resources it requires the actions of human beings and hence is not a natural resource.
The two types of natural resources based on the availability are:
Renewable Resources: The resources which are available in infinite quantity and can be used repeatedly are called renewable resources. Examples include Forest, wind, water, etc.
Non-Renewable Resources: The resources which are limited in abundance due to their non-renewable nature and whose availability may run out in the future are called non-renewable resources. Examples include fossil fuels, minerals, etc.
So, the correct answer is ‘Wooden house’.

Note: The management of natural resources requires a long-term perspective so that these will last for the generations to come and will not merely be exploited to the hilt for short term gains. This management should also ensure equitable distribution of resources in order for all, and not just a couple of rich and powerful people, to enjoy the event of those resources.