Q. Consider the following statements regarding Biotic Resources:

1. Biotic Resources are derived from the biosphere and encompass living organisms.
2. They consist of both living and non-living components.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Statement 1 is correct as Biotic Resources originate from the biosphere and comprise living organisms like plants, animals, and microorganisms. Statement 2 is incorrect; biotic resources do not include non-living components, as those are categorized as abiotic resources.