Surface Geometry — A double-curved (warped) surface is not generated by a straight-line element; ruled surfaces have straight generatrices, whereas double-curved surfaces do not.

Introduction / Context:
Ruled surfaces are created by sweeping a straight line (generatrix) along one or two guiding curves. Double-curved (warped) surfaces exhibit curvature in two directions and cannot be traced everywhere by a single straight line.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Ruled surfaces include cylinders, cones, and hyperbolic paraboloids (with straight rulings).
• Double-curved surfaces include spheres and general freeform patches without global straight-line elements.
• The statement claims double-curved surfaces have straight-line elements.

Concept / Approach:
By definition, ruled surfaces admit at least one straight-line generator through every point on the surface; double-curved surfaces generally do not. Therefore, equating double-curved surfaces with straight-line generation is incorrect.

Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Classify the surface: ruled vs non-ruled (double-curved).2) Check for presence of straight generatrices across the surface.3) If none exist globally, the surface is not ruled.4) Conclude the statement is false.

Verification / Alternative check:
Attempt to draw straight rulings on a sphere—impossible without leaving the surface except along geodesics that are not straight lines in 3D Euclidean space.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Helical and cylindrical qualifiers do not fix the definitional error; area does not determine ruling; “Correct” contradicts core definitions.

Common Pitfalls:
Confusing developability with ruling; assuming any smooth surface admits straight-line generators.

Final Answer:
Incorrect