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Question 1:

What is the term used for the conversion of fertile land into desert due to factors like deforestation and poor agricultural practices?

Urbanization Desertification Afforestation Reclamation

Question 2:

Which of the following is NOT a common indicator of sustainable development?

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Carbon footprint Human Development Index (HDI) Ecological footprint

Question 3:

Which ecological pyramid can never be inverted?

Pyramid of numbers Pyramid of biomass Pyramid of energy Pyramid of production

Question 4:

What was one of the key features of the National Environment Policy, 2006?

Focus on increasing industrial development Integration of environmental concerns into all aspects of development planning Promotion of large-scale urbanization Reduction of public participation in environmental decisions

Question 5:

The economics of development involves:

Solely focusing on short-term financial gains Balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability and social equity Ignoring environmental impacts of development projects Maximizing industrial output without considering long-term effects

Question 6:

Which of the following is an example of a decomposer in a food chain?

Grass Lion Mushroom Deer

Question 7:

Which of the following best represents an environmental value?

Support for deforestation to increase land for agriculture Advocating for conservation of biodiversity Promoting the use of non-renewable resources Encouraging the disposal of waste in natural water bodies

Question 8:

Which indicator measures the ability of an economy to support and maintain long-term growth without depleting resources or harming the environment?

Human Development Index (HDI) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Ecological footprint Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI)

Question 9:

Which of the following is a biodiversity hotspot in India?

Deccan Plateau Western Ghats Indo-Gangetic Plain Thar Desert

Question 10:

The "travel cost method" is used to estimate the value of:

Market goods Ecosystem services based on travel expenses Pollution abatement technologies Real estate properties

Quiz: Environmental Studies