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South Africa is a leading exporter of which mineral?
A. Platinum
B. Silver
C. Diamond
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Modern concept of sustainable development focuses more on
A. social development
B.environmental protection
C. all of the above
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Sustainability Science is the study of the concepts of sustainable development and ___ .
A. geo science
B. general science
C. environmental science
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As per United Nations, following is (are) the broader issue(s) of human development
A. public health
B. standard of living
C. all of the above
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United Nations (UN) decade of education for sustainable development is from
A. 2003-12
B. 2004-13
C. 2005-14
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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
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Sustainable development can be thought of in terms of three spheres i.e.
A. environment, economy and equity
B. environment, economy and society
C. environment, ecology and society
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When the consumption of natural resources are equal to nature’s ability to replenish then sustainability is
A. steady state economy
B. environmentally sustainable
C. not sustainable
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Following is (are) the element(s) of sustainable agriculture
A. permaculture
B. agroforestry
C. Aall of the above
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The criterion for corporate sustainability
A. eco-efficiency
B. socio-efficiency
C. both (A) and (B)
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Four domains of circles of sustainability, used by the United Nations.
A. economic, ecological, social and cultural
B. economic, social, political and cultural
C. economic, ecological, political and cultural
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Which of the following is/are not an objective (s) of sustainable development?
A. Continue to implement the family planning program.
B. To bring about a gradual and sometimes catastrophic transformation of the environment
C. Maintain a dynamic balance of arable land (not less than 123 million hectares) and implement an agricultural development strategy
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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 Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD)
B. United Nations Statistical Commission
C. United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD)
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Which of the following is not a pillar of sustainable development?
A. Environmental
B. Technological
C. Social
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Which country aims to become carbon-neutral by 2050?
A. France
B. China
C. Costa Rica
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What is the agroforestry system?
A. A system that promotes eco-friendly transport
B. A system that promotes renewable energy
C. A system that promotes sustainable agriculture
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Which city is known for its public transit system and sustainable urban design?
A. New York
B. Paris
C. Copenhagen
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Which initiative is working to create a connected system of protected areas that span the U.S. and Canada?
A. The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
B. The Amazon Rainforest Conservation Initiative
C. The Great Barrier Reef Conservation Initiative
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What is the primary goal of sustainable development?
A. To promote social well-being at all costs
B. To protect the environment at all costs
C. To balance economic growth, social well-being, and environmental protection
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hat is the main benefit of renewable energy?
A. It reduces carbon emissions
B. It creates more jobs
C. It is cheaper than fossil fuels
