ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

HUMAN CAPITAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one is not a natural resource?
A
Water
B
Plants
C
Play dough
D
Air
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ingredients of Play-Doh material does not contain peanuts, peanut oil, nuts or any milk products. It does, however, contain wheat.

Detailed explanation-2: -Petrol, metals, soil, sand, wind, water and everything in between are natural resources. Manufactured items such as plastic, sheet metal, fabrics, microchips, electricity and concrete are not natural resources, but are most definitely derived from natural resources.

Detailed explanation-3: -Other natural resources are air, sunlight, soil and water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Three important natural resources are water, fossil fuels, like coal and petroleum, and forest and wildlife.

Detailed explanation-5: -Explanation: Natural resources are naturally occurring materials that are useful to man. Minerals, Water, and Soil are natural resources. Plastic is man-made and not a natural resource.

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