Question

During the rainy season, Subir observed that a large quantity of natural and free water was being wasted. Being a mechanical engineer, Subir started to work on a device that was to be installed in underground water tanks, for collecting the rain water, freezing it and creating a surplus water resource. He prepared a prototype and started the trials on this device. He was happy that he succeded in converting his idea into reality.

Identify the idea field that provided him an insight for developing the product:

Options

• Market-driven idea

• Natural resource

• Service-related idea

• Creative efforts

Answer 1

Natural resource

Explanation:

• Subir's observation of rainwater wastage and his effort to collect and freeze it for surplus water resources relate directly to the efficient utilization of natural resources.
• By tapping into the natural availability of rainwater, he devised a method to conserve and store it, which aligns with sustainable practices in resource management.