Renewable and non-renewable resources – UGC NET Question

Statements A, C and D correctly describe key ideas about resource use and sustainable development. Statement A explains the regenerative nature of renewable resources when used within limits, C highlights the tragedy of the commons associated with overuse of shared resources and D emphasises the role of renewable energy and efficiency in sustainability. Statements B and E are incorrect because non-renewable resources are finite and their extraction and use often cause serious environmental damage. The combination that contains A, C and D only is therefore the correct answer.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes only A and C and leaves out D. While A and C are true, D is also correct in stressing policy directions for sustainable development. Excluding a correct statement makes this combination incomplete.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes A, C and E. Statement E is wrong as extraction and use of non-renewable resources typically lead to pollution, habitat destruction and greenhouse gas emissions. The inclusion of this false statement invalidates the option.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it adds statement B to the otherwise correct set. Statement B falsely claims that non-renewable resources are infinite and can be exploited without concern, which contradicts their finite nature and the need for conservation. Because it contains a wrong statement, this combination cannot be accepted.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it groups A, C and D, all of which are conceptually sound and aligned with the idea of sustainable resource management. It acknowledges the properties of renewable resources, the risks of overusing common property resources and the importance of shifting to clean energy and efficiency. By excluding the incorrect statements B and E, it becomes the only fully correct combination.