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Multiple choice economics sustainable development with equity liberalisation objectives of economic planning in india need for sustainable development introduction to social movements and its types social movements

The first International Earth Summit was held in ___________.

  1. 1991

  2. 1992

  3. 1993

  4. 1995
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B Correct answer
Explanation

First Earth summit which is also called as United Nations conference on environment and development was held in the year 1992 on 14th June. It was held in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

Multiple choice economics sustainable development with equity liberalisation objectives of economic planning in india need for sustainable development introduction to social movements and its types social movements

The definition of sustainable development as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is given by ______________.

  1. Brundtland

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Maathai

  4. Sunderlal Bahugana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) is also called as Brundtland Commission. The Brundtland commission published its report in October 1987, a document which coined, and defined the meaning of the term "Sustainable Development". The definition of sustainable development as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is given by Brundtland.

Multiple choice economics sustainable development with equity liberalisation objectives of economic planning in india need for sustainable development introduction to social movements and its types social movements

Environmental balance is implied in the term _________.

  1. economic development

  2. economic growth

  3. industrialisation

  4. none of these
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Explanation

Sustainable economic development implies growth that does not compromise the environment, thus maintaining environmental balance.

Multiple choice economics sustainable development with equity liberalisation objectives of economic planning in india need for sustainable development introduction to social movements and its types social movements

Environment Scanning is careful monitoring of an organization's _______ environments for detecting early signs of opportunities and threats that may influence its current and future plans. 

  1. internal and social

  2. external and business

  3. internal and external

  4. internal and business
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental scanning involves analyzing both internal factors (strengths/weaknesses) and external factors (opportunities/threats) to inform strategic planning.

Multiple choice economics sustainable development with equity liberalisation objectives of economic planning in india need for sustainable development introduction to social movements and its types social movements

Example/s of the secondary environmental pollutant is _________.

  1. Smog

  2. Ozone

  3. PAN

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Introduction of substances that are harmful to the environment is called environmental pollution and the substance is called pollutant. A chemical substance which is not a pollutant but becomes a pollutant on reaction with other substance is called secondary pollutant All the given options are examples of secondary pollutants which include Smog, Ozone, Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN).

Multiple choice economics sustainable development with equity liberalisation objectives of economic planning in india need for sustainable development introduction to social movements and its types social movements

In India Service sector contributes ______% of our total exports.

  1. 40

  2. 35

  3. 45

  4. 50
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The service sector has become a major contributor to India's exports, accounting for approximately 35% of total exports in recent years.

Multiple choice economics sustainable development with equity liberalisation objectives of economic planning in india need for sustainable development introduction to social movements and its types social movements

Which of the following Stock Exchanges is in a stage of advanced negotiations to pick up a strategic equity stake in Bombay Stock Exchange?

  1. London Stock Exchange

  2. Tokyo Stock Exchange

  3. New York Stock Exchange

  4. Hong Kong Stock Exchange
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In 2014, more than 75 percent of the stock shares traded on United States exchanges (including the NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE ) originated from automated trading system orders.

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Surface water has been polluted due to industrialisation and urbanisation, while, ground water has remained free from contaminants.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

False 

Industrialization refers to the process of using natural resources for the development of the economy. The process of industrialization has polluted the surface water as well as groundwater. 

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Extensive cultivation, i.e., increasing the area under cultivation has caused ___________.

  1. deforestation

  2. water pollution

  3. loss of biodiversity

  4. none of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Due to extensive cultivation,  there is a sharp decrease in the area under forests. Since extensive cultivation requires large areas to be brought under cultivation, it has led to deforestation. 

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Deforestation has led to decrease in rainfall due to alterations in the hydrological cycle.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Due to extensive cultivation, the increasing area under cultivation is increasing which results in a large amount of forest depletion that leads to deforestation. This deforestation has led to decrease in rainfall due to alterations in the hydrological cycle.