MCQ DCS-3 (DR RF TOPICS Module 3)

Note: MCQ’s will not be asked for more than 4 marks out of this.

1. What is 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.

D. All of the above

Ans: D

Explanation: The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Also, to conserve natural resources and to
develop alternate sources of power while reducing pollution and harm to the environment.

Sustainable development 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. So, all the three options provided are correct.

2. Which of the following is correct, if we only achieve two out of three pillars of
Sustainable Development?
A. Social + Economic Sustainability = Equitable

B. Social + Environmental Sustainability = Bearable

C. Economic + Environmental Sustainability = Viable

D. All of the above

Ans: D

Explanation: Social + Economic Sustainability = Equitable

Social + Environmental Sustainability = Bearable

Economic + Environmental Sustainability = Viable

3. Consider the following statement (s) related to Sustainability.
I. It refers to a process or state that can be maintained indefinitely.

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

C. Only II & III

D. I, II & III

Ans: D

Explanation: Sustainability refers to a process or state that can be maintained indefinitely.

Natural resources should be used in such a way that don't create ecological debts by over-
exploiting the carrying and productive capacity of the earth. The minimum condition for
sustainability is the maintenance of the total natural capital stock at or above the current level.

4. Which of the following is/are not an objective (s) of sustainable development?

A. Continue to implement the family planning program.

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

D. To bring about a gradual and sometimes catastrophic transformation of the environment

Ans: D
Explanation: The objectives of sustainable development are: continue to implement the family
planning program, maintain a dynamic balance of arable land (not less than 123 million hectares)
and implement an agricultural development strategy, and also to maintain a dynamic balance of
water resources by reducing water consumption for every unit of gross development product
growth and agricultural value-added.
5. What are the Primary Goals of Sustainability?
I. The end of poverty and hunger

II. Better standards of education and healthcare - particularly as it pertains to water quality and
better sanitation

III. To achieve gender equality

IV. Sustainable economic growth while promoting jobs and stronger economies

Code:

A. I, II & III

B. I, III & IV

C. I & III

D. I, II, III & IV

Ans: D

Explanation: Primary goals of sustainability are to achieve gender equality, end of poverty and
hunger; better standards of education and healthcare mainly as it pertains to water quality and
better sanitation, and sustainable economic growth while promoting jobs and stronger
economies.

6. In which year the term ‘Sustainable Development’ came into existence?

A. 1987

B. 1980

C. 1978

D. 1992

Ans: B

Explanation: In 1980, ‘Sustainable Development’ came into existence.

7. The United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) was established by

the UN General Assembly in the year
A. 1992

B. 1993
C. 1994

D. 1995

Ans: A

Explanation: The United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) was

established by the UN General Assembly in 1992 to ensure the effective follow-up of the United
Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) which is also known as the
Earth Summit.

8. Which of the following UN commission is responsible for reviewing progress in the

implementation of Agenda 21 and the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development?

A. United Nation Disarmament Commission

B. United Nations Statistical Commission

C. United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD)

D. United Nations Commission on Human Rights

Ans: C

Explanation: United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) is responsible for

reviewing progress in the implementation of Agenda 21 and the Rio Declaration on Environment
and Development.

9. Consider the following statement (s) related to the parameters of sustainable

development refer to the guiding principles.
I. Help in understanding the concept of sustainable development

II. Point the problems associated with it

III. Help to take active policy measures

Code:

A. Both I & II

B. Bot II & III

C. Both I & IV

D. I, II & III
Ans: D
Explanation: The parameters of sustainable development that refer to the guiding principles are
helpful in understanding the concept of sustainable development, pointing to the problems
associated with it, and helping to take active policy measures.

10. Which of the following is not included in the parameters of sustainable development?
A. Carrying capacity

B. Inter and Intra-generation equity

C. Gender disparity and diversity

D. None of the above

Ans: D
Explanation: Parameters of sustainable development include carrying capacity, inter and intra-
generation equity, and gender disparity and diversity.

11-Modern concept of sustainable development focuses more on

(A) economic development
(B) social development
(C) environmental protection
(D) all of the above

12-Sustainability Science is the study of the concepts of sustainable development

and ___ .
(A) environmental science
(B) general science
(C) social science
(D) geo science

13-As per United Nations, following is (are) the broader issue(s) of human
development
(A) education
(B) public health
(C) standard of living
(D) all of the above

14-United Nations (UN) decade of education for sustainable development is from

(A) 2002-11
(B) 2003-12
(C) 2004-13
(D) 2005-14
15-Numbers of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by United Nations are
(A) 15
(B) 16
(C) 17
(D) 18

16-The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) recognize that all countries must
stimulate action in the following key areas.
(A) people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership
(B) people, planet, prosperity, plants and planning
(C) people, planet, prosperity, plants and partnership
(D) people, planet, prosperity, peace and planning

17-Sustainable development can be thought of in terms of three spheres i.e.

(A) environment, economy and society
(B) environment, economy and equity
(C) environment, ecology and society
(D) environment, economy and ecology

18-When the consumption of natural resources are equal to nature’s ability to

replenish then sustainability is
(A) not sustainable
(B) steady state economy
(C) environmentally sustainable
(D) none of the above

19- A promising direction towards sustainable development is to design systems

that are
(A) flexible and irreversible
(B) flexible and reversible
(C) inflexible and reversible
(D) inflexible and irreversible

20-Following is (are) the element(s) of sustainable agriculture

(A) permaculture
(B) agroforestry
(C) mixed farming
(D) all of the above

21-Sustainable energy
(A) is clean
(B) can be used over a long period of time
(C) both (A) and (B)
(D) none of the above

22-The technology which meets the sustainable development needs is often

referred to as
(A) advanced technology
(B) appropriate technology
(C) sustainable technology
(D) adaptive technology

23-The criterion for corporate sustainability

(A) eco-efficiency
(B) socio-efficiency
(C) both (A) and (B)
(D) none of the above

24-Four domains of circles of sustainability, used by the United Nations.

(A) economic, ecological, political and cultural
(B) economic, social, political and cultural
(C) economic, ecological, social and cultural
(D) economic, ecological, political and social

25-The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) is also

known as
(A) Rio 2010
(B) Rio 2011
(C) Rio 2012
(D) Rio 2013

ANSWERS:
11-(D), 12-(A), 13-(D), 14-(D), 15-(C), 16-(A), 17-(A), 18-(B), 19-(B), 20-(D), 21-(C), 22-
(B), 23-(C), 24-(A), 25-(C)