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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)
Urban Sprawl
Advocacy Planning
Sustainable Land Use Planning
Greenbelt
LEED is the internationally accepted rating system for
Smart buildings
Intelligent buildings
Tall Buildings
Green Buildings
The Brundtland Commission definition included which of the following concepts
The concept of needs, especially by the poor
The concept of re-use and recycling of resources
The idea of limitation of technology and social organization on the ability
A and C but not B
No 1 denotes what signage
Gender Equality
Poverty
Governance
Sustainable Cities
No - 13 denotes What signage
strengthen healthcare
Climate Action
Partnership for the goals
Life on land
No 17 represents what Signage
Biodiversity
Life on Land
Required Inequalities
Partnerships for the goals
Which of the following is correct, if we only achieve two out of three pillars of Sustainable Development?
Social + Economic Sustainability = Equitable
Social + Environmental Sustainability = Bearable
Economic + Environmental Sustainability = Viable
All of the above
What are the Primary Goals of Sustainability?
The end of poverty and hunger
Sustainable economic growth while promoting jobs and stronger economies
Continue to implement the family planning program.
A&B
When was the term ‘Sustainable Development’ came into existence?
1987
1990
1980
1992
The United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) was established by the UN General Assembly in
1990
1992
1996
1987
Which of the following is not included in the parameters of sustainable development?
Carrying capacity
Inter and Intra-generation equity
Gender disparity and diversity
None of the above
What is sustainable development?
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.
To conserve natural resources and to develop alternate sources of power while reducing pollution and harm to the environment.
The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
All of the above
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) recognize that all countries must stimulate action in the following key areas.
people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership
people, planet, prosperity, plants and planning
people, planet, prosperity, plants and partnership
people, planet, prosperity, peace and planning
Sustainable development can be thought of in terms of three spheres i.e.
environment, economy and society
environment, economy and equity
environment, ecology and society
environment, economy and ecology
Following is (are) the element(s) of sustainable agriculture
permaculture
agroforestry
mixed farming
all of the above
The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) is also known
Rio 2010
Rio 2012
Rio 2000
Rio 2001
Sustainability Science is the study of the concepts of sustainable development and ___ .
general science
environmental science
social science
geo science
Who is to get involved in the Agenda 21?
you and me and everyone else in the world
whoever feels like doing it
anyone above 21
anyone near the age of 21
chipko movement is related to
Water
Energy
Economy
forest
Bishnoi movement started for -------------- Protection
Water
Economy
Industrial waste
environment
--------------was a renowned Kenyan social, environmental and political activist
Bruntland
greta thunberg
Amartya sen
Wangarĩ Muta Maathai
It affects the ground water and agriculture ----------
none of the below
kudankulam nuclear power plant
Narmada Bachao Andolan
Silent Valley Movement
Medha Patkar involved in
Chipko
Sterlite
Narmada Bachao Andolan
none of the above
------------- Project really aims for generating Economy
Express Way
kudankulam nuclear power plant
Tehridam
Mega dam
Biophilia Hypothesis means ------------------
Humans are healthier and safer when exposed to natural conditions
Humans recover from stress more quickly
humans have better lives if they have access to natural environment
all of the above
What is the most water irrigation system used in Hatta farms?
Drip system
Surface irrigation
Sprinkler irrigation
The main challenge/s in practicing sustainable agriculture are/is?
Competition over natural resources
Climate change
Inadequate policies
All are correct
Select the practice that will not contribute to sustainability in agriculture.....
Over crops and multipurpose trees
Integrated pest management
Annual addition of pesticides.
Precision farming techniques.
The following is/are significant application/s of AI in agriculture :
Self-driving tractors
Improve decision making
Identify wasteful resource consumption patterns.
All are correct
Farmers can reduce their impact on the environment by utilizing techniques such as.......................
Aquaponics
Organic pest management
Hydroponics
All of the Above
Which one of these is a characteristic of industrial farming?
Using natural fertilizers
Planting multiple crops at a time
Using pesticide
The main goal is to save the land for future generations while making a profit now
Sustainable agriculture contaminates ground and surface water with toxic pesticides and fertilizer runoff.
True
False
An idea that could help to resolve the sustainable agriculture challenges :
Artificial intelligence
Technologies
“Think globally and act locally”
A vertical farm has a ................ footprint than a normal farm.
Smaller
Similar
larger
Are there any sustainable agriculture practices in UAE?
Yes
No
Maybe
Which among the following is not a classification of Solid wastes?
Muncipal waste
Household waste
Industrial waste
Hazardous wastes
Biomedical wastes comes under the classification of
Muncipal waste or urban waste
Household waste
Industrial waste
Hazardous wastes
Wastes that are decomposed by micro organisms are called
Bio-degradable
Non bio-degradable
3R comprises of
Reduce, Resist & Recycle
Reduce, Reuse & Replenish
Reduce, Reuse & Reject
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
The following methods are adopted for discarding wastes:
Landfill
Incineration
Composting
All the above
In this method municipal solid wastes are burnt in a furnace
Landfill
Incineration
Composting
In this method ,bulk organic waste is converted into fertilizer by biological action.
Landfill
Incineration
Composting
Waste from nuclear plants and thermal plants are classified as
Urban waste
Industrial waste
Hazardous waste
Wastes that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.
Urban waste
Industrial waste
Hazardous waste
Hazardous wastes are
Toxic
Reactive
Ignitable
Corrosive
All the above
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.
Obsolete items
Scrap Items
Surplus Items
Waste
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
Obsolete Items
Scrap
Surplus Items
Waste Management
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.
Rationalization
Changes in Product Design
Cannibalization
Other causes
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
Rationalization
Cannibalization
Faulty Planning and Forecasting
Faulty Purchase Practices
Sometimes raw materials are renationalized so as to minimize variety and simplify procurement. The rationalization process renders some items as surplus or obsolete.
Rationalization
Cannibalization
Surplus
Obsolete
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.
Rationalization
Faulty Purchase practices
Faulty Planning & Forecasting
Changes in Product Design
_______________ should be combed and items which have not been consumed (non-moving) for a period of one year must be isolated.
Stock Issue Cards
Movement Analysis
Controlling of Waste
Movement Analysis Statement
_______________when handled in an imaginative manner can result in handsome returns to the organization.
Disposal Action
Disposal of Scrap
Disposal Organization
Movement Analysis
______________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.
Disposal Organization
Disposal of Scrap
Disposal Action
Waste Management
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.
Obsolete Items
Surplus Items
Scrap
Waste
Which waste can be found in house?
All correct
What is the primary objective of the Minamata Convention?
A. Regulating gold
prices
B. Reducing mercury
emissions
C. Enhancing water
quality
D. Promoting oil production
What international treaty aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of certain chemicals that persist in the environment?
A.Minamata Agreement
B. Kyoto Protocol
C. Stockholm
Convention
D.Geneva Convention
