MCQ On Sustainable Development
MCQ On Sustainable Development
A. The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
B. To conserve natural resources and to develop alternate sources of power while reducing pollution
and harm to the environment.
C. 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.
Ans: D
2. Which of the following is correct, if we only achieve two out of three pillars of Sustainable
Development?
Ans: D
II. Natural resources must use in ways that do not create ecological debts by over exploiting the
carrying and productive capacity of the earth.
III. A minimum necessary condition for sustainability is the maintenance of the total natural capital
stock at or above the current level.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
D. I, II & III
Ans: D
B. Maintain a dynamic balance of arable land (not less than 123 million hectares) and implement an
agricultural development strategy
C. Maintain a dynamic balance of water resources by reducing water consumption for every unit of
gross development product growth and agricultural value added
Ans: D
II. Better standards of education and healthcare - particularly as it pertains to water quality and
better sanitation
IV. Sustainable economic growth while promoting jobs and stronger economies
Code:
A. I, II & III
B. I, III & IV
C. I & III
Ans: D
A. 1987
B. 1980
C. 1978
D. 1992
Ans: B
7. The United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) was established by the UN
General Assembly in December-------.
A. 1992
B. 1993
C. 1994
D. 1995
Ans: A
Ans: C
9. Consider the following statement (s) related to the parameters of sustainable development refer
to the guiding principles.
Code:
A. Both I & II
C. Both I & IV
D. I, II & III
Ans: D
10. Which of the following is not included in the parameters of sustainable development?
A. Carrying capacity
Ans: D