The Ailing Planet

What change has the Green Movement brought about after its initiation?

• It has made people aware about climate change

• It has emerged as a political party

• It has changed our perception about the world

• It has saved a lot of animals and other organisms

Which one of the following statements is correct about Sustainable Development ?

• it is the interaction between environment and organisms

• it is the judicious use of natural resources for national development

• it is the harmony between society and economy

• it is the neglect of development in order to save the environment

Who among the following talked about the four principal biological systems of the earth?

• Mr L.K Jha

• James Speth

• Nani Palkhiwala

• Lester R. Brown

What is the strongest factor responsible for deterioration of the environment?

• Unsustainable development

• Extensive fishing

• Growth of human population

• Supremacy of human beings on the earth

The role of the Green Movement raises concern about

• selfishness of people and their maintenance

• the survival of not only people but also the planet

• the extinction of living organisms

• the domination of human beings on the planet

This article was written by

• Patrick Pringle

• Nani Palkhivala

• Bindra Suri

Where was the first nationwide Green party found?

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

What is the meaning of holistic and ecological view?

• Considering the earth as a living organism of which we are parts

• Treating the earth like a machine

• Treating the earth like a very holy thing

What is the concept of Sustainable Development?

• Development of the future

• Environmental development

• “Development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations”

Scientists have catalogued about________ million living species with which mankind shares the earth.

• 1.3

• 1.4

• 1.5