Singapore Topic 3.1

How does an improved business environment support sustainable development?

• By creating more parks

• By enhancing job opportunities and economic stability

• By increasing government taxes

• By decreasing the number of foreign workers

What was the significance of Tree Planting Day in 1971 for Singapore?

• It marked the start of Singapore’s community-based green movement

• It increased industrial development

• It was a public holiday

• It reduced the population growth rate

What are the benefits of maintaining a clean and healthy environment for residents?

• Increases tourism revenue only

• Prevents diseases and promotes public health

• Reduces the need for public transport

• Decreases the population density

What was the primary focus of Singapore’s economy in the 1980s?

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Electronics and petrochemicals

• Construction

How does fostering a strong sense of community contribute to sustainable development?

• By increasing individualism

• By encouraging collective action and care for the environment

• By reducing the need for public transportation

• By promoting economic competition

How did the rise of modern services in the 1990s impact Singapore's economy?

• It decreased the need for manufacturing jobs

• It provided an additional engine of economic growth

• It led to a decline in foreign investments

• It increased unemployment rates

What does integrated resource management involve?

• Maximizing resource extraction

• Coordinated use of resources for long-term progress

• Reducing government spending on infrastructure

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels

How does community engagement lead to collective progress?

• By fostering competition among citizens

• By promoting shared values and collaboration

• By reducing government involvement

• By increasing the use of non-renewable resources

Why is attracting investments important for Singapore?

• To increase population

• To improve business environment and economic growth

• To reduce pollution

• To promote local businesses

What is the goal of the Singapore Green Plan 2030?

• To build more industrial parks

• To promote sustainable practices nationwide

• To increase the population growth rate

• To reduce the number of foreign workers