CBSE Class 11 Economics Environment And Sustainable Development MCQs Set 03

Question. The criterion for corporate sustainability
(a) eco-efficiency
(b) socio-efficiency
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the options

Answer: C

Question. How many industrial categories have been identified as significantly polluting by the CPCB?
(a) 17
(b) 25
(c) 27
(d) 31

Answer: A

Question. ________ is defined as the total planetary inheritance and the totality of all resources.
(a) Ecology
(b) Environment
(c) Economy
(d) Biology

Answer: B

Question. How many sustainable developments are there in the U.N. Agenda 2030?
(a) 14
(b) 15
(c) 16
(d) 17

Answer: D

Question. Which of the following is not a biotic element?
(a) Birds
(b) Sunlight
(c) Forests
(d) Animals

Answer: B

Question. One of the conventional sources of energy is
(a) wind energy
(b) tidal energy
(c) hydroelectric energy
(d) None of the options

Answer: D

Question. Which of the following is a consequence of ozone layer depletion?
(a) Skin cancer in humans
(b) Lower production of phytoplankton
(c) Hampers growth of terrestrial plants
(d) All of the options

Answer: D

Question. Following is (are) the element(s) of sustainable agriculture
(a) permaculture
(b) agroforestry
(c) mixed farming
(d) All of the options

Answer: D

Question. ‘BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes’ is managed by the
(a) Asian Development Bank
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) World Bank
(d) United Nations Environment Porgramme

Answer: C

Question. Use of which of the following has resulted in a significant reduction in Delhi’s pollution?
(a) LPG at homes
(b) Solar cells for electricity
(c) Thermal power plants
(d) CNG in public transport

Answer: D

Question. World Environment Day is observed on
(a) 5 June
(b) 15 August
(c) 1 January
(d) 5 September

Answer: A

Question. In which of the following layers of the atmosphere is ozone shield found?
(a) Troposphere
(b) Exosphere
(c) Mesosphere
(d) Stratosphere

Answer: D

Question. The government set up the Central Pollution Control Board to control _
(a) noise pollution
(b) air pollution
(c) deforestation
(d) land pollution

Answer: B

Question. Which of the following do NOT form part of a strategy of sustainable development?
(a) Relying more on organic farming.
(b) Reducing the use of personal vehicles and promoting public transport.
(c) Not compromising on the needs of the present generation with respect to future generations.
(d) Safeguarding the habitats of indigenous communities, flora and fauna.

Answer: C

Question. Which of the option is not incorporated as sustainable development parameters?
(a) Gender disparity and diversity
(b) Inter and Intra-generation equity
(c) Carrying capacity
(d) None of the options

Answer: D

Question. Mercury and lead are toxic elements, which causes
(a) Noise Pollution
(b) Land contamination
(c) Water Pollution
(d) Air Pollution

Answer: B

Question. United Nations (UN) decade of education for sustainable development is from
(a) 2002-11
(b) 2003-12
(c) 2004-13
(d) 2005-14

Answer: D

Question. Which of the following is an impact of global warming?
(a) Deforestation
(b) Rise in sea level
(c) Waste generation
(d) Rapid increase in population

Answer: B

Question. Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?
(a) Sun
(b) Wind
(c) Dried dung
(d) Tides

Answer: C

Question. The word ‘Sustainable Development’ came into existence in the year?
(a) 1980
(b) 1978
(c) 1992
(d) 1987

Answer: A

Question. Which of the following is the modern concept of development?
(a) Economic development
(b) Economic growth
(c) Sustainable development
(d) Human development

Answer: C

Question. What is the rank of India in the Sustainable Development Report 2020?
(a) 105th
(b) 109th
(c) 115th
(d) 117th

Answer: A

Question. Which household waste has an excellent recycling potential?
(a) Vegetable scraps
(b) Metal
(c) Plastic
(d) Rubber

Answer: A