SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Welcome to your SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 1. The Brundtland Commission report, also known as the "Our Common Future" report, focused on: Economic growth and development strategies Environmental conservation and resource management Social equality and poverty alleviation All of the above 2. What is the concept of sustainable development? Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Achieving economic growth at all costs. Exploiting natural resources without limitations. Focusing solely on environmental conservation. 3. The Rio Earth Summit in 1992 aimed to: Discuss climate change mitigation strategies. Promote sustainable development on a global scale. Establish regulations for biodiversity protection. Negotiate international trade agreements. 4. The Brundtland Commission Report, also known as "Our Common Future," emphasized: The role of governments in sustainable development. The importance of public participation in decision-making processes. The integration of economic, social, and environmental dimensions. The preservation of cultural heritage. 5. The scheme of sustainability includes which dimensions? Economic, social, and environmental. Political, cultural, and technological. Financial, educational, and infrastructural. Agricultural, industrial, and medical. 6. Indicators of sustainable development are used to: Assess progress toward sustainability goals. Determine profitability of development projects. Monitor environmental pollution levels. Compare national GDP figures. 7. Which criteria are used for selecting indicators of sustainable development? Relevance, reliability, and simplicity. Cost-effectiveness, speed, and scalability. Innovation, competitiveness, and marketability. Visibility, popularity, and public acceptance. 8. Agenda 21, a comprehensive blueprint for sustainable development, was adopted at the: Rio Earth Summit in 1992. Kyoto Protocol negotiations in 1997. Paris Agreement signing in 2015. Copenhagen Climate Conference in 2009. 9. Local Agenda 21, a community-based initiative, emerged from which event? Earth Summit 2002 in Johannesburg. United Nations General Assembly in New York. World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference. United Nations Climate Change Conference. 10. Planning for Sustainable Development involves: Integrating economic, social, and environmental considerations into urban and regional planning. Maximizing economic growth while minimizing environmental impacts. Reducing poverty without considering long-term sustainability. Centralizing decision-making power in government agencies. 11. What is the primary goal of sustainable development? Economic growth and industrialization. Social equity and poverty eradication. Environmental conservation and biodiversity protection. Technological advancements and innovation. 12. Which concept of sustainable development emphasizes the equitable distribution of resources and opportunities? Social sustainability. Economic sustainability. Environmental sustainability. Cultural sustainability. 13. The Rio Earth Summit in 1992 resulted in the adoption of which international agreement? United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC Environmental sustainability. Kyoto Protocol. Paris Agreement. 14. The Brundtland Commission Report defined sustainable development as: Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Development that promotes economic growth and prosperity for all. Development that focuses on environmental protection and conservation. Development that prioritizes social justice andequity. 15. Which dimension of sustainability focuses on the efficient use of resources and the promotion of economic well-being? Economic sustainability. Social sustainability. Environmental sustainability. Cultural sustainability. 16. Indicators of sustainable development are used to measure progress in which areas? Economic, social, and environmental. Technological, political, and cultural. Health, education, and infrastructure. Energy, agriculture, and transportation. 17. Which event aimed to review the progress made in implementing sustainable development goals since the Rio Earth Summit? World Summit on Sustainable Development. Earth Summit 2002. United Nations Climate Change Conference. United Nations General Assembly. 18. Local Agenda 21 initiatives are focused on promoting sustainability at which level? Local community and municipality. National government. Regional and international organizations. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs). 19. Sustainable development planning emphasizes the integration of: Economic, social, and environmental considerations. Political, cultural, and technological factors. Public and private sector interests. Short-term economic gains. 20. The concept of sustainability in planning includes considerations for: Land use and urban design. Energy efficiency and renewable resources. Transportation and infrastructure. All of the above. 21. The selection criteria for indicators of sustainable development prioritize: Relevance, reliability, and measurability. Economic profitability and market competitiveness. Political acceptability and public opinion. Technological advancement and innovation. 22. Which of the following is a global challenge of sustainable development? Poverty reduction Pollution control Population growth All of the above 23. What is a key challenge in providing finance for sustainable development? Lack of available funding Inadequate financial institutions Difficulty in measuring sustainable development outcomes Insufficient government regulations 24. Which of the following is a global challenge related to health in sustainable development? Access to healthcare services Malnutrition and food security Sanitation and hygiene All of the above 25. What is the currency for evaluation of sustainable development that focuses on biophysical measurements? Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Human Development Index (HDI) Ecological Footprint Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 26. Environmental degradation refers to: Damage or depletion of natural resources Uncontrolled population growth Poverty and income inequality Lack of access to education 27. What is a conservation issue related to sustainable development? Loss of biodiversity Air pollution Urbanization Technological advancement 28. What is a global change and sustainability issue related to sustainable development? Climate change Deforestation Water scarcity Urban sprawl 29. Which global challenge is associated with the energy crisis? Access to clean energy sources Air pollution Waste management Land degradation 30. Desertification refers to: The expansion of deserts due to human activities The destruction of natural habitats Overfishing in marine ecosystems Acidification of oceans 31. Biopiracy refers to: Illegal trade of biological resources and traditional knowledge Overfertilization of agricultural land Genetic modification of crops Destruction of coral reefs 32. Which currency for evaluation of sustainable development measures the Ecological Footprint? Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Human Development Index (HDI) Ecological Footprint Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 33. Which global challenge is associated with climate change? Increased frequency of natural disasters Deforestation Loss of biodiversity Water pollution 34. Biological invasion refers to: Introduction of non-native species into an ecosystem Destruction of forests for agriculture Overfishing in marine ecosystems Soil erosion 35. Biodiversity concerns in sustainable development relate to: Loss of species and habitats Air pollution Energy conservation Waste management 36. What is the primary goal of sustainable development? Economic growth and industrialization Social equity and poverty eradication Environmental conservation and biodiversity protection Technological advancements and innovation 37. Which global challenge is associated with disasters? Preparedness and response to natural and man-made disasters Deforestation Loss of freshwater resources Soil erosion 38. Global change and sustainability issues include concerns about: Climate change and its impacts on ecosystems Soil erosion and desertification Loss of biodiversity All of the above 39. What is the currency for evaluation of sustainable development that focuses on environmental degradation and conservation? Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Human Development Index (HDI) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 40. Climate change is a global challenge that involves: Rising global temperatures Increased frequency of extreme weather events Sea level rise All of the above 41. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were a set of global development targets established by the United Nations in which year? 2000 1990 2010 2015 42. The MDGs aimed to address various global challenges, including: Poverty reduction Gender equality Environmental sustainability All of the above 43. The MDGs were replaced by a new global development agenda called: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Millennium Sustainable Development Goals (MSDGs) Post-2015 Development Goals (P2015DGs) Universal Development Objectives (UDOs) 44. What is the current status of the MDGs on a global scale? They have been fully achieved. They have been partially achieved. They have not been achieved. It varies across different goals and regions. 45. What is the current status of the MDGs in India? They have been fully achieved. They have been partially achieved. They have not been achieved. It varies across different goals and states. 46. Natural resource management in sustainable development involves: Conservation and sustainable use of natural resources Efficient resource extraction and exploitation Promotion of industrial growth without environmental considerations Privatization of natural resources for economic gains 47. Capacity building in sustainable development refers to: Enhancing the skills and knowledge of individuals and institutions Developing large-scale infrastructure projects Promoting economic growth through foreign investments Implementing government regulations and policies 48. The ecosystem concept in space and time emphasizes: The interconnectedness and interdependence of living organisms and their environment The importance of preserving biodiversity hotspots Expanding protected areas for conservation purposes Developing sustainable tourism practices in natural ecosystems 49. Ecosystem level processes refer to: Interactions among different ecosystems within a region Interactions among species within a specific ecosystem Human activities that impact ecosystem functioning Climate change and its effects on ecosystems 50. Landscape level processes involve: Interactions among different landscapes and their ecological connectivity Architectural design and planning in urban areas Promotion of sustainable agriculture practices Construction of large-scale infrastructure projects 51. The concept of sustainable development encompasses both temporal and spatial dimensions. Temporal dimension refers to: Long-term planning and decision-making for future generations Short-term economic gains and immediate benefits Historical perspectives and cultural heritage preservation Technological advancements and innovation 52. The spatial dimension of sustainable development focuses on: Spatial planning and land use management Social and economic disparities between different regions Global trade and market integration Natural resource extraction and exploitation 53. Sustainable development aims to balance the needs of: Present and future generations Government and private sector interests Developed and developing countries Urban and rural areas 54. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in which year? 2015 2000 1990 2012 55. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consist of how many goals? 17 10 20 30 56. Which of the following is not one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Gender equality Quality education Peace and security Climate action 57. The SDGs aim to achieve sustainable development by the year: 2020 2030 2050 2100 58. Natural resource management in sustainable development involves: Conservation and sustainable use of natural resources Exploitation of natural resources for economic growth Promoting industrial growth without considering environmental impacts Privatization of natural resources for individual profit 59. Capacity building in sustainable development focuses on: Enhancing the skills and knowledge of individuals and institutions Increasing the size of infrastructure projects Promoting economic growth through foreign investments Implementing government regulations and policies 60. The temporal dimension of sustainable development emphasizes: Long-term planning and decision-making for future generations Short-term economic gains and immediate benefits Historical perspectives and cultural heritage preservation Technological advancements and innovation Quiz navigator configuration error. Contact the website administrator for help. Time's up
