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National Maritime Day of India is celebrated on ____________

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  1. October 16

  2. April 05

  3. March 21

  4. May 22

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Correct Option: B

Moral philosophy, involved in learning principal, identify with right and wrong conduct, such philosophical approach is known as _________________.

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  1. Sustainable Ethics

  2. Environmental Ethics

  3. Frontier Ethics

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: A

Development which meets the needs of the present as well as of the future generation is called as

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  1. Sustainable development

  2. Redevelopment

  3. Co-development

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Sustainable development (SD) caters the need of present without any uncertainty for future generation. It is a process for meeting human development goals while maintaining the ability of natural systems to continue to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services upon which the economy and society depend on. 
So, the correct answer is option A.

On the basis of the issues raised in this chapter, what changes would you incorporate in your life-style in a move towards a sustainable use of our resources?

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  1. Stop cutting trees and practice plantation of trees.

  2. Waste maximum amount of water. 

  3. Using vehicles for short distances.

  4. Switch on electrical appliances when not in use.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
 I would make following changes in my lifestyle to ensure sustainable use of our resources:
  • I will use bicycle more often than earlier.
  • I will use fresh water for bathing in the winter season; than using the geyser.
  • I will start using jute/cloth bag, while shopping.
  • I will collect old newspaper and give them to kabaadiwaala; for recycling.

Sustainability can be achieved in the development processes by 

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  1. Recycling resources wherever possible

  2. Using non-renewable resources wherever possible

  3. Using conventional sources of energy

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Recycling is an important part of a sustainability. It helps to preserve the resources available in the society and to reduce the impact of processing these resources on the planet. As a result, human health improves due to fewer pollutants and ecological balance is maintained. This leads to a development without compromising the needs of the future generation. Thus the correct answer is option A.

Value of a resource depends upon

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  1. Quantity of resource

  2. Quality of resource

  3. Type of society and its needs

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The resources are the substances which can be harnessed for the production of energy. The value of the resource depends on the quantity and the quality. The quantity describes the amount of the resource which is present on the Earth and available for use. The quality is the form in which the resource can is present and needs to be transformed so that it can be used. The metals are obtained as ores and should be purified to pure quality for use. The value depends on the type and the need of society. When there is more population residing in a society, the requirement will be more and the value of the resource will increase. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Conservation of energy leads to

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  1. Less pollution

  2. Less cost

  3. Conservation of resources

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservation is the process in which the resources are used in a sustainable manner without affecting the environment. When the energy resources are conserved, this will reduce the emissions of harmful pollutants and cause less pollution. The cost required for the treatment of the polluted resources will be reduced. Also, the cost required for the production of new resources for energy will be reduced. The conservation and proper use of the energy will lead to protection of the resources for the future generation. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

What discourage woman to migrate from rural to urban areas in India?

$1.$ Shortage of housing

$2.$ High cost of living

$3.$ Paucity of job opportunities

$4.$ Lack of security in cities

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  1. $1, 2$ and $3$

  2. $2, 3$ and $4$

  3. $1, 3$ and $4$

  4. $1, 2, 3$ and $4$

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Correct Option: D

Sustainable development cannot be achieved by 

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  1. Increasing excessive use of natural resources

  2. Recycling and reuse of resources

  3. More use of renewable resources

  4. Both (b) and (c)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable development means that the kind of development that meets the need of the present without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs. By reducing excessive use of natural resources, sustainable development can be achieved. 

Sustainable development allows 

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  1. Creation of new facilities

  2. Use of renewable resources

  3. More production

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • Sustainable development (SD) caters to the need of present generation without affecting future resources.
  • It is a process for meeting human development goals while maintaining the ability of natural systems to continue to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services upon which the economy and society depend on.
  • It allows the creation of new facilities, the use of renewable resources and more production. 

So, the correct answer is option D.