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The document contains a set of 10 multiple-choice questions related to sustainable development and environmental issues, as part of an online certification course by IIT Kharagpur. Each question is accompanied by the correct answer and a reference to lecture notes for further understanding. Topics covered include natural resources, ecological footprints, pollution, green fiscal policy, e-waste, and mindfulness.

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Week 12 Assignment Solution

The document contains a set of 10 multiple-choice questions related to sustainable development and environmental issues, as part of an online certification course by IIT Kharagpur. Each question is accompanied by the correct answer and a reference to lecture notes for further understanding. Topics covered include natural resources, ecological footprints, pollution, green fiscal policy, e-waste, and mindfulness.

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NPTEL Online Certification Courses

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Education for Sustainable Development


January 2025- 12 Assignment
TYPE OF QUESTION: MCQ
Number of questions: 10
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QUESTION 1:

Natural resources are those that exist in the __ of human intervention.

A. absence
B. presence
C. abundance
D. collaboration

Ans. A = absence

Solution: Please go through Lecture notes of Week -12 (Slide No.2) for better
understanding

QUESTION 2:

SDG ___ advocates to reduce ecological footprint by changing the way we produce and
consume goods and resources.

A. 1
B. 7
C. 12
D. 14

Ans. C = 12

Solution: Please go through Lecture notes of Week -12 (Slide No.2) for better
understanding
NPTEL Online Certification Courses
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

QUESTION 3:

Over 66% of electricity produced daily is from ___.


A. coal
B. water
C. sun
D. wind

Ans. A = coal

Solution: Please go through Lecture notes of Week -12 (Slide No.4) for better
understanding

QUESTION 4:

___ is the largest environmental cause of disease and premature death globally.

A. AIDS
B. malaria
C. pollution
D. hunger

Ans. C. pollution

Solution: Please go through Lecture notes of Week -12 (Slide No.12) for better
understanding
NPTEL Online Certification Courses
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

QUESTION 5:

In order to support reform on green fiscal policy, UN Environment has established the
Green Fiscal Policy Network in partnership with the ___.
A. International Green Fund
B. International Consumption Fund
C. International Monetary Fund
D. International Sustenance Fund

Ans. C = International Monetary Fund

Solution: Please go through Lecture notes of Week -12 (Slide No.20) for better
understanding
QUESTION 6:

The 3Rs include the following except ___ .


A. refuse
B. reuse
C. recycle
D. reduce

Ans. A = refuse

Solution: Please go through Lecture notes of Week -12 (Slide No.24) for better
understanding
NPTEL Online Certification Courses
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

QUESTION 7:

Mobiles and computers which are thrown after use are collectively known as ___ .

A. modern waste
B. technology waste
C. global waste
D. e-waste

Ans. D = e-waste

Solution: Please go through Lecture notes of Week -12 (Slide No.29) for better
understanding

QUESTION 8:

Gandhi’s techniques of ‘satyagraha’ or ___, carry the means to combat many social and
environmental threats, be it climate change, natural resource depletion.

A. sustainability
B. violent protest
C. non-violent protest
D. spirituality

Ans. C = non-violent protest

Solution: Please go through Lecture notes of Week -12 (Slide No.46) for better
understanding
NPTEL Online Certification Courses
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

QUESTION 9:

___ is the flag bearer of SDGs.


A. AIIMS
B. UNESCO
C. UNDP
D. Politics

Ans. B = UNESCO

Solution: Please go through Lecture notes of Week -12 (Slide No.51) for better
understanding

QUESTION 10:

Being aware of one’s current thoughts, feelings and surroundings without judging oneself
is called ___ .

A. generosity
B. gratitude
C. mindlessness
D. mindfulness

Ans. D = mindfulness

Solution: Please go through Lecture notes of Week -12 (Slide No.86) for better
understanding

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