Environment and Natural Resources

  • Question 1
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    Which among the following best explains the reason for growing concerns about the environment ?
    • The developed countries are concerned about protecting nature.
    • Protection of the environment is vital for indigenous people and natural habitats.
    • The environmental degradation caused by human activities has become pervasive and has reached a dangerous level.
    • None of the above.

    Solution

    C.

    The environmental degradation caused by human activities has become pervasive and has reached a dangerous level.
    Question 2
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    Mark correct or wrong against each of the following statements about the Earth Summit:

    A.

    It was attended by 170 countries, thousands of NGOs and many MNCs.

    B.

    The summit was held under the aegis of the UN.

    C.

    For the first time, global environmental issues were firmly consolidated at the political level.

    D.

    It was a summit meeting.

    Solution
    A. Correct
    B. wrong
    C. Correct
    D. correct
    Question 3
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    Which among the following are TRUE about the global commons ?

    A.

    The Earth’s atmosphere, Antarctica, ocean floor and outer space are considered as part of the global commons.

    B.

    The global commons are outside sovereign jurisdiction.

    C.

    The question of managing the global commons has reflected the North-South divide.

    D.

    The countries of the North are more concerned about the protection of the global commons than the commons of the South.

    Solution
    A. TRUE
    B. TRUE
    C. TRUE
    D. FALSE
    Question 4
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    What were the outcomes of the Rio Summit ?

    Solution
    The Rio Summit produced conventions dealing with climate change, biodiversity, forestry and recommended a list of development practices called ‘Agenda 21’.

     

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