Prelims 2022 · CSAT / Reading Comprehension · Question 1
Unsustainability in production pattern is due to which of the following?<br/>1. Heavy dependence on fossil fuels<br/>2. Limited availability of resources<br/>3. Expansion of recycling<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer
1 and 2 only
1. Heavy dependence on fossil fuels — Fossil-fuel-based production causes pollution, emissions and resource depletion, so it makes production patterns unsustainable. Verdict: Correct.
2. Limited availability of resources — Natural resources are finite; overuse of limited resources makes long-term production unsustainable. Verdict: Correct.
3. Expansion of recycling — Recycling improves resource efficiency and reduces waste; it supports sustainability rather than causing unsustainability. Verdict: Incorrect.
Hence, 1 and 2 only are correct.