Question

Statement I: Judicious utilization of resources means using them in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Statement II: Overexploitation of resources is a good practice because it maximizes immediate economic benefits.

Options

• Statement I is true and Statement II is false.

• Statement I is false and Statement II is true.

• Both Statements I and II are true.

• Both Statements I and II are false.

Answer 1

Statement I is true and Statement II is false.

Explanation:

Statement I matches the standard idea of judicious/sustainable use of resources, using them to meet present needs without compromising future generations. Statement II is false because overexploitation may give short-term gains but is not considered good practice. Resource management guidance instead emphasises avoiding scarcity and using environmentally friendly, long-term approaches.