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Prelims 2022 · CSAT / Reading Comprehension · Question 1

Unsustainability in production pattern is due to which of the following?

  1. Heavy dependence on fossil fuels
  2. Limited availability of resources
  3. Expansion of recycling

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

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.

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