ECONOMICS QUIZ

__________________ is not the strategy for Sustainable Development. (Choose the correct alternative)

• (a) Use of biogas

• (b) Use of solar power

• (c) Use of thermal power

• (d) Use of hydel power

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has identified _______________ categories of industries (large and medium scale) as significantly polluting. (Choose the correct alternative)

• (a) Sixteen

• (b) Eleven

• (c) Thirteen

• (d) Seventeen

_______________ is naturally endowed with a large quantity of solar energy in the form of sunlight. (Choose the correct alternative)

• (a) China

• (b) U.S.A

• (c) India

• (d) Brazil

In 2015, the UN formulated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intended to be achieved by the year ________ . (Choose the correct alternative)

• (a) 2055

• (b) 2035

• (c) 2050

• (d) 2030

The ______________ Commission emphasises on protecting the future generation. (Choose the correct alternative)

• (a) Tiwari Commission

• (b) UNEP

• (c) Committee for Environmental Commission

• (b) Brundtland

Identify which of the following is not responsible for Land degradation? (Choose the correct alternative)

• (a) Unsustainable fuel wood and folder extraction

• (b) Loss of vegetation accruing due to deforestation

• (c) Indiscriminate use of Agro-chemicals such as fertilisers and pesticidies

• (d) Adoption of adequate soil conservation measures

Where was Earth Summit held in 1992? (Choose the correct alternative)

• (a) Delhi

• (b) Rio De Janeiro

• (c) Tokyo

• (d) New York

Which of the following is NOT a key pillar of sustainable development? (Choose the correct alternative)

• (a) Economic sustainability

• (b) Environmental sustainability

• (c) Political sustainability

• (d) Social sustainability

The "Brundtland Commission" report is also known as ____________ . (Choose the correct alternative)

• (a) Kyoto Protocol

• (b) Agenda 21

• (c) Our Common Future

• (d) Earth Charter