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Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. A 20th century problem emanating from rapid urbanization of areas surrounding a city which eats up the remaining adjacent rural open spaces.-------------------- (Urban Renewal)

a)

Urban Sprawl

b)

Advocacy Planning

c)

Sustainable Land Use Planning

d)

Greenbelt

2.

LEED is the internationally accepted rating system for

a)

Smart buildings

b)

Intelligent buildings

c)

Tall Buildings

d)

Green Buildings

3.

The Brundtland Commission definition included which of the following concepts

a)

The concept of needs, especially by the poor

b)

The concept of re-use and recycling of resources

c)

The idea of limitation of technology and social organization on the ability

d)

A and C but not B

4.

No 1 denotes what signage

a)

Gender Equality

b)

Poverty

c)

Governance

d)

Sustainable Cities

5.

No - 13 denotes What signage

a)

strengthen healthcare

b)

Climate Action

c)

Partnership for the goals

d)

Life on land

6.

No 17 represents what Signage

a)

Biodiversity

b)

Life on Land

c)

Required Inequalities

d)

Partnerships for the goals

7.

Which of the following is correct, if we only achieve two out of three pillars of Sustainable Development?

a)

Social + Economic Sustainability = Equitable

b)

Social + Environmental Sustainability = Bearable

c)

Economic + Environmental Sustainability = Viable

d)

All of the above

8.

What are the Primary Goals of Sustainability?

a)

The end of poverty and hunger

b)

Sustainable economic growth while promoting jobs and stronger economies

c)

Continue to implement the family planning program.

d)

A&B

9.

When was the term ‘Sustainable Development’ came into existence?

a)

1987

b)

1990

c)

1980

d)

1992

10.

The United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) was established by the UN General Assembly in

a)

1990

b)

1992

c)

1996

d)

1987

11.

Which of the following is not included in the parameters of sustainable development?

a)

Carrying capacity

b)

Inter and Intra-generation equity

c)

Gender disparity and diversity

d)

None of the above

12.

What is sustainable development?

a)

It is the practice of developing land and construction projects in a manner that reduces their impact on the environment by allowing them to create energy efficient models of self-sufficiency.

b)

To conserve natural resources and to develop alternate sources of power while reducing pollution and harm to the environment.

c)

The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

d)

All of the above

13.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) recognize that all countries must stimulate action in the following key areas.

a)

people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership

b)

people, planet, prosperity, plants and planning

c)

people, planet, prosperity, plants and partnership

d)

people, planet, prosperity, peace and planning

14.

Sustainable development can be thought of in terms of three spheres i.e.

a)

environment, economy and society

b)

environment, economy and equity

c)

environment, ecology and society

d)

environment, economy and ecology

15.

Following is (are) the element(s) of sustainable agriculture

a)

permaculture

b)

agroforestry

c)

mixed farming

d)

all of the above

16.

The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) is also known

a)

Rio 2010

b)

Rio 2012

c)

Rio 2000

d)

Rio 2001

17.

Sustainability Science is the study of the concepts of sustainable development and ___ .

a)

general science

b)

environmental science

c)

social science

d)

geo science

18.

Who is to get involved in the Agenda 21?

a)

you and me and everyone else in the world

b)

whoever feels like doing it

c)

anyone above 21

d)

anyone near the age of 21

19.

chipko movement is related to

a)

Water

b)

Energy

c)

Economy

d)

forest

20.

Bishnoi movement started for -------------- Protection

a)

Water

b)

Economy

c)

Industrial waste

d)

environment

21.

--------------was a renowned Kenyan social, environmental and political activist

a)

Bruntland

b)

greta thunberg

c)

Amartya sen

d)

Wangarĩ Muta Maathai

22.

It affects the ground water and agriculture ----------

a)

none of the below

b)

kudankulam nuclear power plant

c)

Narmada Bachao Andolan

d)

Silent Valley Movement

23.

Medha Patkar involved in

a)

Chipko

b)

Sterlite

c)

Narmada Bachao Andolan

d)

none of the above

24.

------------- Project really aims for generating Economy

a)

Express Way

b)

kudankulam nuclear power plant

c)

Tehridam

d)

Mega dam

25.

Biophilia Hypothesis means ------------------

a)

Humans are healthier and safer when exposed to natural conditions

b)

Humans recover from stress more quickly

c)

humans have better lives if they have access to natural environment

d)

all of the above

26.

What is the most water irrigation system used in Hatta farms?

a)

Drip system

b)

Surface irrigation

c)

Sprinkler irrigation

27.

The main challenge/s in practicing sustainable agriculture are/is?

a)

Competition over natural resources

b)

Climate change

c)

Inadequate policies

d)

All are correct

28.

Select the practice that will not contribute to sustainability in agriculture.....

a)

Over crops and multipurpose trees

b)

Integrated pest management

c)

Annual addition of pesticides.

d)

Precision farming techniques.

29.

The following is/are significant application/s of AI in agriculture :

a)

Self-driving tractors

b)

Improve decision making

c)

Identify wasteful resource consumption patterns.

d)

All are correct

30.

Farmers can reduce their impact on the environment by utilizing techniques such as.......................

a)

Aquaponics

b)

Organic pest management

c)

Hydroponics

d)

All of the Above

31.

Which one of these is a characteristic of industrial farming?

a)

Using natural fertilizers

b)

Planting multiple crops at a time

c)

Using pesticide

d)

The main goal is to save the land for future generations while making a profit now

32.

Sustainable agriculture contaminates ground and surface water with toxic pesticides and fertilizer runoff.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

An idea that could help to resolve the sustainable agriculture challenges :

a)

Artificial intelligence

b)

Technologies

c)

“Think globally and act locally”

34.

A vertical farm has a ................ footprint than a normal farm.

a)

Smaller

b)

Similar

c)

larger

35.

Are there any sustainable agriculture practices in UAE?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

36.

Which among the following is not a classification of Solid wastes?

a)

Muncipal waste

b)

Household waste

c)

Industrial waste

d)

Hazardous wastes

37.

Biomedical wastes comes under the classification of

a)

Muncipal waste or urban waste

b)

Household waste

c)

Industrial waste

d)

Hazardous wastes

38.

Wastes that are decomposed by micro organisms are called

a)

Bio-degradable

b)

Non bio-degradable

39.

3R comprises of

a)

Reduce, Resist & Recycle

b)

Reduce, Reuse & Replenish

c)

Reduce, Reuse & Reject

d)

Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

40.

The following methods are adopted for discarding wastes:

a)

Landfill

b)

Incineration

c)

Composting

d)

All the above

41.

In this method municipal solid wastes are burnt in a furnace

a)

Landfill

b)

Incineration

c)

Composting

42.

In this method ,bulk organic waste is converted into fertilizer by biological action.

a)

Landfill

b)

Incineration

c)

Composting

43.

Waste from nuclear plants and thermal plants are classified as

a)

Urban waste

b)

Industrial waste

c)

Hazardous waste

44.

Wastes that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.

a)

Urban waste

b)

Industrial waste

c)

Hazardous waste

45.

Hazardous wastes are

a)

Toxic

b)

Reactive

c)

Ignitable

d)

Corrosive

e)

All the above

46.

It is defined as process wastage, such as, turnings, borings, sprues and flashes. They may have an end-use within the plant having commercial values. Hence, should be disposed of periodically.

a)

Obsolete items

b)

Scrap Items

c)

Surplus Items

d)

Waste

47.

These are those materials and equipments which have no immediate use but have accumulated due to faulty planning, forecasting and purchasing. However, they have a usage value in future

a)

Obsolete Items

b)

Scrap

c)

Surplus Items

d)

Waste Management

48.

This may lead to some items getting invalid so far as the final product is concerned. Hence, the entire stock of such items as surplus obsolete.

a)

Rationalization

b)

Changes in Product Design

c)

Cannibalization

d)

Other causes

49.

When a machine breakdown occurs, sometimes it is rectified using parts of an identical machine which is not functioning due to various reasons. This process of ‘cannibalization’ is not uncommon in many project-based industries. When continued unchecked, this results in obsolete and scrap items

a)

Rationalization

b)

Cannibalization

c)

Faulty Planning and Forecasting

d)

Faulty Purchase Practices

50.

Sometimes raw materials are renationalized so as to minimize variety and simplify procurement. The rationalization process renders some items as surplus or obsolete.

a)

Rationalization

b)

Cannibalization

c)

Surplus

d)

Obsolete

51.

Sub-optimizing decisions like buying in bulk to take care of discounts and transportation economy without taking into account factors such as, shelf life, storage space requirements and technological changes once again lead to the accumulation of surplus and obsolete stocks.

a)

Rationalization

b)

Faulty Purchase practices

c)

Faulty Planning & Forecasting

d)

Changes in Product Design

52.

_______________ should be combed and items which have not been consumed (non-moving) for a period of one year must be isolated.

a)

Stock Issue Cards

b)

Movement Analysis

c)

Controlling of Waste

d)

Movement Analysis Statement

53.

_______________when handled in an imaginative manner can result in handsome returns to the organization.

a)

Disposal Action

b)

Disposal of Scrap

c)

Disposal Organization

d)

Movement Analysis

54.

______________follows when the scrap cannot be utilised within the organization. In practice, it has been found that it is profitable to dispose the scrap directly to end-users rather than to middlemen who normally form a cartel of their own which leads to lower returns.

a)

Disposal Organization

b)

Disposal of Scrap

c)

Disposal Action

d)

Waste Management

55.

These are those materials and equipments which are not damaged and which have economic worth but which are no longer useful for the Company’s operation owing to many reason such as, changes in product line, process, materials, and so on.

a)

Obsolete Items

b)

Surplus Items

c)

Scrap

d)

Waste

56.

Which waste can be found in house?

a)
b)
c)
d)

All correct

57.

What is the primary objective of the Minamata Convention?

a)

A. Regulating gold

prices

b)

B. Reducing mercury

emissions

c)

C. Enhancing water

quality

d)

D. Promoting oil production

58.

What international treaty aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of certain chemicals that persist in the environment?

a)

A.Minamata Agreement

b)

B. Kyoto Protocol

c)


C. Stockholm

Convention

d)



D.Geneva Convention