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Equity is the central ethical principle behind sustainable development. What does equity here mean?

  1. Everybody should have equal property

  2. Everyone should have equal commodities

  3. Everyone should have equal access to community resources and opportunities

  4. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Sustainable development is the process of utilizing natural resources for human development without completely depleting them but by sustaining the ability of nature to continue to provide its resources.
  • Equity is the central ethical principle behind sustainable development. Equity here means everyone should have equal access to community resources and opportunities.

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is called __________.

  1. National development

  2. Sustainable development

  3. Cultural development

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is called sustainable development. Sustainable development is the process of utilising natural resources for human development without completely depleting them but by sustaining the ability of nature to continue to provide its resources.

Which of the following movements was carried out by people against degradation of forests to safeguard environment?

  1. Chipko movement

  2. Boodan movement

  3. Both A and B

  4. None


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chipko movement or chipko andolan was primarily a forest conservation movement in India that began in 1973 and went on to become a rallying point for many future environmental movements all over the world; it created a precedent for non-violent protest started in India.

Biotic environment include __________.

  1. Producers

  2. Consumers

  3. Decomposers

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Based on the object possessing life or not, the objects are classified as biotic and abiotic.

Biotic: These are living organisms that possess life and carry on metabolism accordingly. Biotic environment includes:

  • Producers prepare food by themselves like plants.
  • Consumers feed on plants and other organisms like herbivores, carnivores etc.
  • Decomposers convert dead and decayed matter into simpler organic matter. Examples are microorganisms.

Which of the following declarations show the link between human rights and the environment?

  1. Stockholm Declaration

  2. Rio Declaration

  3. United States Declaration of Independence

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stockholm Declaration and Rio Declaration show the link between human rights and the environment.

  • Stockholm Declaration was adopted June 16, 1972, by the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. In the declaration, the nations agreed to accept responsibility for any environmental effects caused by their actions.
  • Rio Declaration on Environment and Development emphasizes the need to integrate environment and development in order to achieve sustainable development.

The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development emphasizes the need to integrate environment and development in order to achieve ____________.

  1. Nationalism

  2. Sustainable development

  3. Federalism

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rio Declaration on Environment and Development emphasizes the need to integrate environment and development in order to achieve sustainable development. Sustainable development is the process of utilising natural resources for human development without completely depleting them but by sustaining the ability of nature to continue to provide its resources.

Social, economic and ecological equity is the necessary condition for achieving ___________.

  1. Social development

  2. Economical development

  3. Sustainable development

  4. Ecological development


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is called sustainable development.

Social, economic and ecological equity is the necessary condition for achieving sustainable development. Equity is the central ethical principle behind sustainable development. Equity here means everyone should have equal access to community resources and opportunities.

Which one of the following characteristics is widely regarded as being an important aspect of sustainable development? 

  1. Increasing consumption expenditure

  2. Intra-generational inequity

  3. Increased levels of saving

  4. Inter-generational equity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Important aspect of sustainable development is the intergenerational equity. This concept tells that the present natural environment is same for the generations of present and future. Hence nature has to be utilised in a way such that it do not compromise the needs of future generations.

Sustainable Development Goals and targets of the United Nations are to be achieved by ___________.

  1. 2020

  2. 2030

  3. 2040

  4. 2050


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is called sustainable development. About 17 sustainable developmental goals have been published by United Nations. These goals are to be achieved by 2030.

Sustainable development focuses more on _____________.

  1. Renewable resources

  2. Biotic resources

  3. Artificial resources

  4. Natural resources


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is called sustainable development. Sustainable development is the process of utilising natural resources for human development without completely depleting them but by sustaining the ability of nature to continue to provide its resources. In order to achieve this, one must focus on utilizing renewable sources of energy which can be utilised again and again.