Q. Consider the following statements concerning the idea of resource conservation in India:
- Jawaharlal Nehru stated that "There is enough for everybody’s need and not for any body’s greed."
- Resource conservation has been a central concern for many Indian thinkers and leaders in the past.
- Mahatma Gandhi advocated for production by the masses and expressed the view that resources should suffice everyone’s needs, not greed.
- The Planning Commission of India originally coined the phrase, "There is enough for everybody’s need and not for any body’s greed."
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 2 and 3
Notes: Statements 2 and 3 are correct: resource conservation has indeed been a key concern among Indian thinkers, notably Mahatma Gandhi, who stated, "There is enough for everybody’s need and not for any body’s greed" and promoted production by the masses. Statements 1 and 4 incorrectly attribute the quote to Jawaharlal Nehru and the Planning Commission, respectively.