Q. Consider the following statements concerning the idea of resource conservation in India:
  1. Jawaharlal Nehru stated that "There is enough for everybody’s need and not for any body’s greed."
  2. Resource conservation has been a central concern for many Indian thinkers and leaders in the past.
  3. Mahatma Gandhi advocated for production by the masses and expressed the view that resources should suffice everyone’s needs, not greed.
  4. 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.