Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2023
How can resources be classified on the basis of their origin ?
- A Biotic and abiotic ✓
- B Renewable and non-renewable
- C Individual and community
- D Potential and reserve
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
CDS2022
Which one of the following is an exhaustible but renewable natural resource ?
- A Solar energy
- B Water in usable condition ✓
- C Soil
- D Landscape in its natural condition
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Ecology & Ecosystems
CDS2015
Which one of the following is a non-renewable resource?
- A Solar energy
- B Coal ✓
- C Water
- D Fisheries
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
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