Which of the following is an exhaustible natural resource?

Correct option is C

Fossil fuels (coal, petroleum, natural gas) are exhaustible resources because they take millions of years to form and are consumed faster than they regenerate.

Information Booster:

• Renewable resources: Sunlight, wind, water, air.
• Non-renewable (Exhaustible) resources: Fossil fuels, minerals, metals.
• Excessive use of fossil fuels leads to pollution and climate change.

Additional Knowledge:

• Coal is the most widely used fossil fuel in India.
• India is the second-largest producer of coal after China.
• Air & Water are renewable but can be polluted if overused or mismanaged.