Sustainable Development

MCQ on Sustainable Development with Answers
Class 12
1. ________ is the total planetary inheritance of all resources which
surrounds us. ( Fill in the blank with correct alternative)
a)Sustainable development
b)Environment
c)Infrastructure
d)All of the above
Answer
Answer: (B) Environment
2. Study of environment is the study of _________ between biotic and abiotic

components.( Fill in the blank with correct alternative)
b)Interrelationship
c)Environment
d)None of the above
Answer
Answer: (B) Interrelationship
3. _______plants use the energy of such streams to move small turbines. ( Fill
in the blank with correct alternative)
a)CFC
b)Mini hydel
c)Thermal
d)Nuclear
Answer
Answer: (B) Mini hydel
4. _________ implies that the waste generated is within the assimilation
capacity of the environment. ( Fill in the blank with correct alternative)
a)Inter relationship
b)Carrying capacity
c)Sustainable development
d)None of the above
Answer
Answer: (B) Carrying capacity
5. Global warming is a result of _____.( Fill in the blank with correct

alternative)
a)Environmental degradation
b)Industrial revolution
c)Carrying capacity
d)Absorptive capacity
Answer
Answer: (B) Industrial revolution
6. __________ of negative environmental impacts are high. ( Fill in the blank

with correct alternative)
a)Carrying capacity
b)Absorptive capacity
c)Opportunity cost
d)None of the above
Answer
Answer: (C) Opportunity cost
7. The Appiko movement took place in _____.( Fill in the blank with correct
alternative)
a)Himachal Pradesh
b)Jammu and Kashmir
c)Orissa
d)Karnataka
Answer
Answer: (D) Karnataka
8. ________ refers to the development that meets the needs of the present
generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
needs. ( Fill in the blank with the correct alternative).
a)Environmental impacts
b)Sustainable development
c)Global warming
d)None of the above
Answer
Answer: (B) Sustainable development
9. The ________ emphasises on protecting the future generation. ( Fill in the

blank with correct alternative)
b)Brundtland commission
c)Environment
d)None of the above
Answer
Answer: (B) Brundtland commission
MCQ on Sustainable Development Class 12 Economics
10. Environment and economy are ______.( Fill in the blank with correct
alternative)
a)Improve to each other
b)Complete each other
c)Interdependent on each other
d)All of the above
Answer
Answer: (C) Interdependent on each other
11. Read the following statement given below and choose the correct
alternative
Statement 1- Land degradation is caused due to soil erosion and waterlogging
Statement 2- Deforestation is the major cause of soil erosion
a)Both are correct
b)Both are incorrect
c)Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
d)Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct
Answer
Answer: (A) Both are correct
alternative
Statement 1- Estimates show that soil is eroded at the rate of 5.3 billion
tonnes a year
Statement 2- The per capita forest land in the country is 0.47 hectares
a)Both are correct
Answer
Answer: (C) Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
alternative
Statement 1- Water and soil pollution are the two major environmental
concerns in India
Statement 2- The seminal report -Our common future gave the definition of
sustainable development
a)Both are correct
Answer
alternative
Statement 1- In 2018, UN formulated 17 sustainable design goals
Statement 2- Thermal power plants emit large quantity of carbon dioxide
a)Both are correct
Answer
Answer: (D) Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct
alternative
Statement 1- With the help of photovoltaic cells solar energy can be used to
generate electricity
Statement 2- The techniques used in photovoltaic cells creates pollution
a)Both are correct
Answer
Answer: (C) Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
alternative
Statement 1- Mini hydel plants use the energy of oceans to produce electricity
Statement 2- Hydel power plants are more or less environment friendly
a)Both are correct
Answer
Answer: (D) Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct
MCQ on Comparative Development Experiences of India and its

Neighbours Class 12
alternative
Statement 1- Use of pesticides based on plant products is increasing
Statement 2- Earthworms can convert organic matter into compost faster than
the normal compositing process
a)Both are correct
Answer
alternative
Statement 1- Pollution control board investigate information relating to soil
erosion
Statement 2- Pollution control board monitors the quality of 125 rivers
including tributaries
a)Both are correct
Answer
19. Choose the correctly matched pair from the following
Column A Column B
A. World commission on environment and development 1. Address water and air Pollution in India
B. Central pollution control board 2. Abundant natural resources of India
C. Soils, rivers and tributaries, forests etc. 3. Set up by UN
D. Biodiversity loss 4. Threat to Indian environment
a)A-4
b)B-1
c)C-3
d)D-2
Answer
Answer: (B) B-1
Column A Column B
A. Thermal power plant 1. Fuel used in rural areas
B. Hydroelectric power plant 2. Inundates forests

C. Biomass 3. Emit greenhouse gases
D. CNG 4. Fuel for vehicles in urban areas
a)A-2
b)B-4
c)C-1
d)D-3
Answer
Answer: (C) C-1
MCQ on Sustainable Development with Answers Class 12 Economics
Column A Column B
A. Central pollution control board 1. Caused by UV rays
B. Appiko movement 2. 1983
C. Skin cancer 3. 1974
D. Montreal protocol 4. Banned the use of CFCs
a)A-3
b)B-1
c)C-4
d)D-2
Answer
Answer: (A) A-3
22. “There is a concentration of textile industries in deccan plateau”, because
a)Fertile land
b)Black soil is suitable for cultivation of cotton
c)Availability of water sources
d)All of the above
Answer
Answer: (B) Black soil is suitable for cultivation of cotton
23. “Land degradation in India happens at a very large scale”, because

a)Inadequate soil conservation measures
b)Overgrazing
c)Both (a) and (b)
d)None of the above
Answer
Answer: (C) Both (a) and (b)
24. “India suffers from varying degrees and types of degradation”. What can
be the possible reasons for this?
a)Unstable use of management practices
b)Inappropriate management practices
c)Both (a) and (b)
d)Shifting cultivation
Answer
25. “There is a huge loss of valuable nutrients and fertility in India”. What are
the reasons for this ?
a)Soil erosion
b)Land degradation
c)Water logging
d)Air Pollution
Answer
Answer: (B) Land degradation
alternative
Assertion (A)- Ozone depletion refers to the phenomenon in reduction in the
amount of ozone in stratosphere
Reason (R )- The problem of ozone depletion is caused by high levels of
carbon dioxide in stratosphere
a)Both assertion and reason are true. Reason is the correct explanation of
assertion
b)Both assertion and reason are true. Reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion
c)Assertion is true but reason is not
d)Reason is true but assertion is not
Answer
Answer: (C) Assertion is true but reason is not
alternative
Assertion (A)- Environmental problems are new to our country
Reason (R )- In the early days of civilization, demand for resources was less
assertion
assertion
Answer
Answer: (A) Both assertion and reason are true. Reason is the correct
explanation of assertion
alternative
Assertion (A)- Demand for resources after industrial revolution increased for
both production and consumption
Reason (R )- With the advent of industrial revolution the need to meet the
demands of growing population increased
assertion
assertion.
Answer
Answer: (B) Both assertion and reason are true. Reason is not the correct
explanation of assertion.
alternative
Assertion (A)- India is one of the ten most Industrialised nations of the world
Reason (R )- Industrialization in India came with unplanned urbanisation
assertion
assertion
Answer
alternative
Assertion (A)- The concern for future generations can make development last
forever
Reason (R )- Meeting the needs of all under sustainable development requires
redistribution of resources
assertion
assertion
Answer
Answer: (B) Both assertion and reason are true. The reason is not the correct
explanation of the assertion
MCQ on Sustainable Development with Answers Class 12 Economics
alternative
Assertion (A)- There is the increased use of cleaner fuel in both urban and
rural areas
Reason ( R)- LPG helps in creating more pollution as it uses Gobar gas
a)Both assertion and reason are true. The reason is the correct explanation of
the assertion
b)Both assertion and reason are true. The reason is not the correct
c)Assertion is true but the reason is not
d)Reason is true but the assertion is not
Answer
Answer: (C) Assertion is true but the reason is not
alternative
Assertion (A)- The advent of the green revolution has increased the use of
chemical pesticides
Reason ( R)-There is a need for the creation of awareness among people
about the use of various animals and birds.
a)Both assertion and reason are true. The reason is the correct explanation of
the assertion
b)Both assertion and reason are true. The reason is not the correct
c)Assertion is true but the reason is not
d)Reason is true but the assertion is not
Answer
Answer: (B) Both assertion and reason are true. The reason is not the correct
alternative
Assertion (A)- Traditionally, Indian people have been close to the
environment.
Reason (R )- With modernization, people have drifted apart from their
environment
assertion
assertion
Answer
34. Environment is an amalgamation of;( choose the correct alternative)

a)Biotic elements
b)Abiotic elements
c)Both (a) and (b)
d)None of the above
Answer
35. Which of the following can be stated as functions of environment.( Choose

the correct alternative)
a)It offers resources for production
b)It assimilates wastage
c)It sustains life
d)All of the above
Answer
Answer: (D) All of the above
36. Which of the following are reasons for the environmental crisis in India .
( Choose the correct alternative)
a)High population growth
b)Poverty
c)Urbanization
d)All of the above
Answer
37. Which of the following statements are correct ( choose the correct
alternative)
a)Thermal power plant emits large quantity of carbon dioxide
b)Development of rural areas is must to prevent environmental degradation
c)Solid waste is unmanageable
d)None of these
Answer
Answer: (A) Thermal power plant emits large quantity of carbon dioxide
38. Which of the following statements about India’s environmental state are
true.( Choose the correct alternative)
a)India’s forest provide green cover to majority of its population
b)There are large deposits of iron ore
c)Both (a) and (b)
d)None of the above
Answer
39. Which of the following metals are found in India? ( Choose the correct
alternative)
a)Bauxite
b)Chromate
c)Lignite
d)All of the above
Answer
40. Which of the following are termed as consequences of deforestation

( Choose the correct alternative)
a)Soil erosion
b)Biodiversity loss
c)Both (a) and (b)
d)None of the above
Answer

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MCQ on Sustainable Development with Answers

2. Study of environment is the study of _________ between biotic and abiotic

5. Global warming is a result of _____.( Fill in the blank with correct

6. __________ of negative environmental impacts are high. ( Fill in the blank

9. The ________ emphasises on protecting the future generation. ( Fill in the

MCQ on Sustainable Development Class 12 Economics

MCQ on Comparative Development Experiences of India and its

d)Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct

B. Central pollution control board 2. Abundant natural resources of India

C. Soils, rivers and tributaries, forests etc. 3. Set up by UN

D. Biodiversity loss 4. Threat to Indian environment

20. Choose the correctly matched pair from the following

A. Thermal power plant 1. Fuel used in rural areas

B. Hydroelectric power plant 2. Inundates forests

D. CNG 4. Fuel for vehicles in urban areas

MCQ on Sustainable Development with Answers Class 12 Economics

21. Choose the correctly matched pair from the following

A. Central pollution control board 1. Caused by UV rays

B. Appiko movement 2. 1983

C. Skin cancer 3. 1974

D. Montreal protocol 4. Banned the use of CFCs

23. “Land degradation in India happens at a very large scale”, because

MCQ on Sustainable Development with Answers Class 12 Economics

34. Environment is an amalgamation of;( choose the correct alternative)

35. Which of the following can be stated as functions of environment.( Choose

40. Which of the following are termed as consequences of deforestation

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