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Questions Related to sustainable development

What is the name of the action plan for sustainable development in the Twenty first century framed in the Rio Declaration on Environment & Development (1992)?

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  1. Action 21

  2. Agenda 21

  3. Rio 21

  4. Declaration 21

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Correct Option: B

Of all of the energy production in the United States, what percentage is lost in distribution and inefficient use?

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  1. 10

  2. 25

  3. 40

  4. 50

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Correct Option: C

'Folsom bottles' were created by

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  1. Prof.Claire Folsom

  2. Edward Suess

  3. Ed Shareen

  4. Folsom

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Correct Option: A

CFCs can form bubbles in foam, making it a good

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  1. Conductor

  2. Insulator

  3. Equipement

  4. Device

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Correct Option: B

National Maritime Day of India is celebrated on ____________

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  1. October 16

  2. April 05

  3. March 21

  4. May 22

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Correct Option: B

Moral philosophy, involved in learning principal, identify with right and wrong conduct, such philosophical approach is known as _________________.

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  1. Sustainable Ethics

  2. Environmental Ethics

  3. Frontier Ethics

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: A

Development which meets the needs of the present as well as of the future generation is called as

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  1. Sustainable development

  2. Redevelopment

  3. Co-development

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Sustainable development (SD) caters the need of present without any uncertainty for future generation. It is a process for meeting human development goals while maintaining the ability of natural systems to continue to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services upon which the economy and society depend on. 
So, the correct answer is option A.

On the basis of the issues raised in this chapter, what changes would you incorporate in your life-style in a move towards a sustainable use of our resources?

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  1. Stop cutting trees and practice plantation of trees.

  2. Waste maximum amount of water. 

  3. Using vehicles for short distances.

  4. Switch on electrical appliances when not in use.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
 I would make following changes in my lifestyle to ensure sustainable use of our resources:
  • I will use bicycle more often than earlier.
  • I will use fresh water for bathing in the winter season; than using the geyser.
  • I will start using jute/cloth bag, while shopping.
  • I will collect old newspaper and give them to kabaadiwaala; for recycling.

Sustainability can be achieved in the development processes by 

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  1. Recycling resources wherever possible

  2. Using non-renewable resources wherever possible

  3. Using conventional sources of energy

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Recycling is an important part of a sustainability. It helps to preserve the resources available in the society and to reduce the impact of processing these resources on the planet. As a result, human health improves due to fewer pollutants and ecological balance is maintained. This leads to a development without compromising the needs of the future generation. Thus the correct answer is option A.

Value of a resource depends upon

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  1. Quantity of resource

  2. Quality of resource

  3. Type of society and its needs

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The resources are the substances which can be harnessed for the production of energy. The value of the resource depends on the quantity and the quality. The quantity describes the amount of the resource which is present on the Earth and available for use. The quality is the form in which the resource can is present and needs to be transformed so that it can be used. The metals are obtained as ores and should be purified to pure quality for use. The value depends on the type and the need of society. When there is more population residing in a society, the requirement will be more and the value of the resource will increase. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D.