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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MCQs

Total Questions : 30 | Page 1 of 3 pages
Question 1. Ozone layer is present in the ___ .
  1.    Troposphere
  2.    Stratosphere
  3.    Mesosphere
  4.    Ionosphere
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Stratosphere
:
B
Ozone layer is present in the stratosphere.
Question 2. What is sustainable development?
  1.    The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
  2.    To conserve natural resources and to develop alternative sources of power while reducing pollution and harm to the environment.
  3.    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.
  4.    All of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
:
A
Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while at the same time sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services upon which the economy and society depend.
Question 3. 'Ozone Umbrella' is located in which layer of the atmosphere?
  1.    Troposphere
  2.    Stratosphere
  3.    Mesosphere
  4.    Ionosphere
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Stratosphere
:
B
'Ozone Umbrella' is located in theStratosphere layer of the atmosphere.
Question 4. The most harmful of ultraviolet radiation is ___ .
  1.    UV-C
  2.    UV-B
  3.    UV-A
  4.    All the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> UV-C
:
A
The most harmful of ultraviolet radiation is UV-C.
Question 5. What are strategies used for reduction of greenhouse gases?
  1.    Tree plantation/ Alternative sources of energy
  2.    Less carbon dioxide emission
  3.    Use of renewable energy
  4.    Sustainable use of resources
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Tree plantation/ Alternative sources of energy
:
A
The strategies used for the reduction of greenhouse gases is tree plantation and alternative sources of energy.
Question 6. Which of the following is a function of environment?
  1.    Environment supplies resource (both renewable and nonrenewable resources) for production
  2.    Environment assimilates waste
  3.    Environment sustains life.
  4.    All of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> All of the above
:
D
The functions of environment are :
1. Environment supplies resource (both renewable and nonrenewable resources) for production
2. Assimilates waste
3. Sustains life
Question 7. Greenhouse effect is caused by___ . 
  1.    Increase in CO2
  2.    Increase in O2
  3.    Decrease in O2
  4.    Decrease in CO2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Increase in CO2
:
A
Greenhouse effect is caused by increase in CO2.
Question 8. Phytoplanktons are producers of ___ .
  1.    Producers of forest
  2.    Producers of lakes
  3.    Consumers of Ocean
  4.    Omnivores
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Producers of lakes
:
B
Phytoplanktonsare producers of lakes.
Question 9. ___ is the poisonous gas leaked during Bhopal gas tragedy.
  1.    MIC
  2.    PVC
  3.    Teflon
  4.    Hydrogen Sulphide
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> MIC
:
A
MIC ( Methyl Isocyanate )is the poisonous gas leaked during Bhopal gas tragedy.
Question 10. The presence of solid, liquid or gaseous compounds, which may not be normally present, or in excess concentration in the atmosphere is called ___ .
  1.    air pollution
  2.    water pollution
  3.    soil pollution
  4.    radioactive pollution
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> air pollution
:
A
The presence of solid, liquid or gaseous compounds, which may not be normally present, or in excess concentration in the atmosphere is calledair pollution.

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