Natural resources are classified as:
P. Exhaustible
Q. Inexhaustible
Some natural resources are
(i) Petrol, diesel
(ii) Coal, petroleum
(iii) Air, water
(iv) Cow dung cakes, sunlight
(v) Forests, minerals
Which of the following represents the correct match ?

Options

A. P-(iii), (iv), Q-(i), (ii), (v)
B. P-(i), (ii), (v), Q-(iii), (iv)
C. P-(ii), (v), Q-(i), (iii), (iv)
D. None of these is a correct match.

Answer

To classify the natural resources given in the question, we need to identify which resources are exhaustible and which are inexhaustible.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Understanding Exhaustible Resources**:
- Exhaustible resources are those that are limited in quantity and can be depleted over time. Examples include fossil fuels and minerals.
- From the options given, we can identify:
- (i) Petrol, diesel - These are fossil fuels and are exhaustible.
- (ii) Coal, petroleum - Both are fossil fuels and are exhaustible.
- (v) Forests, minerals - Forests can be depleted if overused, and minerals are finite resources.

2. **Understanding Inexhaustible Resources**:
- Inexhaustible resources are those that are abundant and cannot be depleted by human use. Examples include sunlight, air, and water.
- From the options given, we can identify:
- (iii) Air, water - Both are inexhaustible resources.
- (iv) Cow dung cakes, sunlight - Sunlight is inexhaustible, and cow dung can be replenished, making it a renewable resource.

3. **Matching the Resources**:
- Now, let's match the resources with their classifications:
- (i) Petrol, diesel - Exhaustible
- (ii) Coal, petroleum - Exhaustible
- (iii) Air, water - Inexhaustible
- (iv) Cow dung cakes, sunlight - Inexhaustible
- (v) Forests, minerals - Forests are exhaustible, minerals are exhaustible.

4. **Identifying the Correct Match**:
- Based on the classifications:
- Exhaustible: (i), (ii), (v)
- Inexhaustible: (iii), (iv)
- The correct matches for exhaustible resources are (i), (ii), and (v), while the correct matches for inexhaustible resources are (iii) and (iv).

5. **Conclusion**:
- The correct representation of natural resources is:
- (i) Petrol, diesel - Exhaustible
- (ii) Coal, petroleum - Exhaustible
- (iii) Air, water - Inexhaustible
- (iv) Cow dung cakes, sunlight - Inexhaustible
- (v) Forests, minerals - Exhaustible
- Therefore, the correct answer is option 2, which includes (ii) and (iii) as exhaustible and inexhaustible resources respectively.