This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 11 > Class 11 Economics (Indian Economic Development) Chapter 9 Environment And Sustainable Development – Quiz 21 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Economics (Indian Economic Development) Chapter 9 Environment And Sustainable Development Quiz 21 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Energy resources derived from natural organic materials are called: A) Fossil fuels. B) Biomass. C) Geothermal energy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fossil fuels. 2. No people still do not have access to fresh water A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 3. A natural stuff that exists in the environment is A) Resource. B) Endowment. C) Potential. D) Zone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Potential. 4. Who created the Sustainable Development Goals? A) United Nations. B) George Washington. C) United States, Mexico and Canada. D) The Council of World Leaders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) United Nations. 5. Which one of the followings is NOT a key fact of SDG? A) They need you too. B) They are hands-on. C) They are one for all and all for one. D) They are applied only locally. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They are applied only locally. 6. Which of the following is not a factor that affects the environment in a harmful way? A) Cutting of trees. B) Using chemicals and fertilizers. C) Organic farming. D) Mining. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Organic farming. 7. Examples of utilization of marine potential in accordance with the principles of sustainable development are ..... A) Catching as many fish as possible for export. B) Making ponds in mangrove forests. C) Preserving coral reefs as a habitat for marine animals. D) Using high technology to detect fish in the sea. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Preserving coral reefs as a habitat for marine animals. 8. Which SDG is considered the greatest global challenge? A) Eradicate poverty worldwide. B) Global energy system transformation. C) Education for all. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eradicate poverty worldwide. 9. UN Sustainable Development goals are A) 18 in number. B) 15 in number. C) 17 in number. D) 21 in number. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 17 in number. 10. Chemical pesticides are banned in ..... A) Sikkim. B) Punjab. C) Haryana. D) Rajasthan. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sikkim. 11. For the United States, one benefit of encouraging the development of renewable sources of energy is: A) Reduction in the cost of energy. B) Less reliance on foreign sources of oil. C) Increasing mining of domestic stores of fossil fuels. D) Heavy reliance on resources that are replaced by artificial processes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Less reliance on foreign sources of oil. 12. Since when have there been more overweight than underweight people in the world? A) Since 1972. B) Since 1914. C) Since 1990. D) Since 2014. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Since 2014. 13. What is the main focus of sustainable development? A) Social responsibility at any cost. B) Environmental protection at any cost. C) Economic growth at any cost. D) Balancing economic goals, social responsibility, and environmental protection. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Balancing economic goals, social responsibility, and environmental protection. 14. Which is the oldest mountain range in India? A) Himalaya. B) Aravalli. C) Satpura. D) Western ghats. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Aravalli. 15. ..... is an environmental issue. A) Employment. B) Climate change. C) Food habits. D) Increasing wages. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Climate change. 16. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Urban Sprawl. 17. What are the challenges in achieving sustainable development goals? A) Complexity of interrelated issues and lack of resources. B) Simplicity of isolated issues. C) Overabundance of resources and support. D) Lack of interest and motivation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complexity of interrelated issues and lack of resources. 18. What is needed to achieve the 17 sustainable development goals A) The involvement of all countries. B) The developed countries leading the change. C) The developing countries leading the change. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The involvement of all countries. 19. ..... is a key factor for environmental sustainability. A) Patriarchy. B) Women empowerment. C) Development. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Women empowerment. 20. What is a child Soldier? A) A child who plays war games with other children. B) A child who is enrolled in an armed group. C) Both. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A child who is enrolled in an armed group. 21. Who said, "the fragrant flowers are our sisters; the deer, the horse, the eagle are our brothers." A) European Chief. B) American-Indian Chief. C) Italian Chief. D) Asian Chief. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) American-Indian Chief. 22. Since when were the SDG implemented? A) 2020. B) 2016. C) 2012. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2016. 23. ..... takes place when the surface soil is washed away through excessive rains and floods A) Land degradation. B) Soil erosion. C) Biodiversity loss. D) Deforestation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Soil erosion. 24. The SDG have been adopted by ..... member countries of rhe United Nations. A) 123. B) 183. C) 193. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 193. 25. What is a major goal of sustainable development? A) To increase pollution. B) To ignore social issues. C) To achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. D) To use up resources as fast as possible. 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