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Conservation of energy leads to

  1. Less pollution

  2. Less cost

  3. Conservation of resources

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Conservation is the process in which the resources are used in a sustainable manner without affecting the environment. When the energy resources are conserved, this will reduce the emissions of harmful pollutants and cause less pollution. The cost required for the treatment of the polluted resources will be reduced. Also, the cost required for the production of new resources for energy will be reduced. The conservation and proper use of the energy will lead to protection of the resources for the future generation. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

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What discourage woman to migrate from rural to urban areas in India?

$1.$ Shortage of housing

$2.$ High cost of living

$3.$ Paucity of job opportunities

$4.$ Lack of security in cities

  1. $1, 2$ and $3$
  2. $2, 3$ and $4$
  3. $1, 3$ and $4$
  4. $1, 2, 3$ and $4$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All listed factors, including housing shortages, high living costs, lack of job opportunities, and security concerns, are significant barriers that discourage rural-to-urban migration for women in the Indian context.

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Sustainable development cannot be achieved by 

  1. Increasing excessive use of natural resources

  2. Recycling and reuse of resources

  3. More use of renewable resources

  4. Both (b) and (c)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sustainable development means that the kind of development that meets the need of the present without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs. By reducing excessive use of natural resources, sustainable development can be achieved. 

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Sustainable development allows 

  1. Creation of new facilities

  2. Use of renewable resources

  3. More production

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

  • Sustainable development (SD) caters to the need of present generation without affecting future resources.
  • 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.
  • It allows the creation of new facilities, the use of renewable resources and more production. 

So, the correct answer is option D.

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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generation 

  1. Intensive development

  2. Sustainable development

  3. Future development

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sustainable development is a process of meeting the need of the present generation without posing any threat to resources for the future. According to this concept, more emphasis should be given on recycling (It is a process to convert waste materials into reusable material to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, reduce pollution levels). 

So, the correct answer is option B.

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According to sustainable development, more pressure should be given on all except

  1. Recycling

  2. Substitution of renewable resources

  3. No wastage

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Sustainable development is a process of meeting the need of the present generation without posing any threat to resources for the future. According to this concept, more emphasis should be given on recycling (It is a process to convert waste materials into reusable material to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, reduce pollution levels) and there should be no wastage. 
So, the correct answer is option B.
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Sustainable development means

  1. Prevention of wastage

  2. Stable growth

  3. Development without damaging

  4. High yieldings in less time
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

While sustainable development is a broad concept, the prevention of wastage is a fundamental component of resource management and efficiency, which is central to the definition of sustainability.

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Among the statements given below select the ones that correctly describe the concept of sustainable development.
(i) Planned growth with minimum damage to the environment.
(ii) Growth irrespective of the extent of damage caused to the environment.
(iii) Stopping all developmental work to conserve the environment.
(iv) Growth that is acceptable to all the stakeholders.

  1. (i) and (iv)

  2. (ii) and (iii)

  3. (ii) and (iv)

  4. (iii) only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sustainable development is a concept which talks about kind of development which does not bring any harm to the environment, also it is beneficial /acceptable to all stakeholders sustainable development means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future. For example - solar Energy, crop rotation. 

So, the correct answer is option A.

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Sustainable development does not consider the view points of stakeholders.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Nither

  4. Either
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sustainable development inherently involves considering the perspectives and needs of all stakeholders including communities, businesses, governments, and future generations. The statement claims it does NOT consider stakeholder viewpoints, which is the opposite of true sustainable development principles. Stakeholder engagement is fundamental to achieving balanced development outcomes.