Understanding the Statements on Resource Management

This question asks us to evaluate two statements, (A) and (R), related to the management of resources and choose the correct option describing their truthfulness and relationship.

Analysis of Statement (A): Resource Conservation

Statement (A) defines resource conservation as: "Using resources carefully and giving them time to get renewed is called resource conservation."

• Resource Conservation: This involves the careful and efficient use of natural resources to prevent their depletion. It includes practices like reducing consumption, reusing materials, and recycling.
• Renewal Time: The statement correctly mentions giving resources time to renew, which is particularly relevant for renewable resources like forests and water. For non-renewable resources, conservation focuses on extending their availability through careful use and finding alternatives.
• Truthfulness: Based on standard definitions, statement (A) accurately describes resource conservation. Therefore, statement (A) is true.

Analysis of Statement (R): Sustainable Development

Statement (R) defines sustainable development as: "Balancing the need to use resources and also conserve them for the future is called sustainable development."

• Sustainable Development: This concept emphasizes meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It's a broader framework that integrates environmental protection, economic development, and social equity.
• Balancing Needs: The definition correctly captures the essence of balancing current resource utilization with the imperative of future conservation. It acknowledges that resources are needed now but must be managed responsibly for the long term.
• Truthfulness: This statement provides a widely accepted definition of sustainable development. Therefore, statement (R) is also true.

Relationship Between Statements (A) and (R)

Now, let's examine if statement (R) is a correct explanation of statement (A).

• Statement (A) focuses specifically on the definition and practice of resource conservation – the careful use and renewal of resources.
• Statement (R) defines sustainable development, which is a larger goal or principle. Resource conservation is a key component or strategy within the broader framework of sustainable development, but sustainable development encompasses more than just conservation (e.g., social equity, economic viability).
• While both concepts are closely related and conservation is vital for sustainability, statement (R) defines the overarching goal (sustainable development), not the specific practice described in (A) (resource conservation). Therefore, (R) is related to (A) but does not serve as its direct explanation.

Conclusion

Both statements (A) and (R) are factually correct definitions within the context of resource management and environmental science. However, sustainable development (R) is a broader concept that includes resource conservation (A) as one of its pillars, rather than (R) being an explanation of (A). Thus, statement (R) is true, but it is not the correct explanation for statement (A).

This aligns with the option stating that both statements are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).