S1: Resources are essential for sustenance as well as for development. S6: Conservation does not prohibit the use of resources but emphasises judicious and planned use of natural resources. P: Over-exploitation and unplanned consumption of resources for development, however, are leading to their depletion. Q: These consequences can be tackled by adopting resource conservation as a means to manage and save resources for a better future. R: Such depletion has socio-economic and environmental consequences. S: Conservation of resources means efficiently using resources that are needed now, without harming future prospects.
A.Q P R S
B.S Q P R
C.P R Q S✓ Correct
D.S Q R P
Explanation
After S1 introduces resources as essential, P naturally follows with the problem: 'Over-exploitation and unplanned consumption...are leading to their depletion'. R then describes the consequences: 'Such depletion has socio-economic and environmental consequences'. Q then offers the solution: 'These consequences can be tackled by adopting resource conservation'. Finally, S defines conservation: 'Conservation of resources means efficiently using resources...without harming future prospects', leading to S6's elaboration on conservation. Hence the correct order is P R Q S, option (c).
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