MCQ EDU 14 sustainable development & disaster management

 MCQ 

EDU 14

Sustainable development, environmental ethics, and eco-friendly lifestyles & 

Disaster Management

Sustainable Development

1. What is the primary goal of sustainable development?

    a) Economic growth at any cost

    b) Balancing economic, social, and environmental needs

    c) Rapid industrialization

    d) Resource exploitation  

   Answer: b) Balancing economic, social, and environmental needs

2. Which of the following best defines sustainable development?

    a) Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

    b) Economic growth driven by industrialization

    c) Development focused on short-term gains

    d) Resource-intensive development  

   Answer: a) Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

3. Which of the following is a key aspect of sustainable development?

    a) Ignoring social inequality

    b) Overexploitation of natural resources

    c) Protecting the environment

    d) Focus on short-term profits  

   Answer: c) Protecting the environment

4. Why is there a need for sustainable development?

    a) To ensure the depletion of resources

    b) To balance economic growth with environmental protection

    c) To increase pollution levels

    d) To prioritize short-term economic gains  

   Answer: b) To balance economic growth with environmental protection

5. Which of the following measures is essential to achieve sustainable development?

    a) Unrestricted industrial growth

    b) Conservation of biodiversity

    c) Promoting consumerism

    d) Exploiting natural resources  

   Answer: b) Conservation of biodiversity

6. The concept of sustainable development was popularized by which report?

    a) The Kyoto Protocol

    b) The Brundtland Report

    c) The Paris Agreement

    d) The Rio Declaration  

   Answer: b) The Brundtland Report

7. Which of the following is NOT a pillar of sustainable development?

    a) Economic growth

    b) Social inclusion

    c) Environmental protection

    d) Military expansion  

   Answer: d) Military expansion

8. What role can teachers play in promoting sustainable development?

    a) Ignoring environmental issues

    b) Educating students on sustainability practices

    c) Promoting wasteful habits

    d) Discouraging environmental responsibility  

   Answer: b) Educating students on sustainability practices

9. Which of the following is an example of sustainable practice?

    a) Overfishing in oceans

    b) Using renewable energy sources

    c) Deforestation

    d) Extensive use of plastic  

   Answer: b) Using renewable energy sources

10. Which international agreement focuses on climate change and aims to limit global warming?

     a) The Montreal Protocol

     b) The Paris Agreement

     c) The Kyoto Protocol

     d) The Basel Convention  

    Answer: b) The Paris Agreement

11. Which of the following is an indicator of sustainable development?

     a) High carbon emissions

     b) Reduced poverty levels

     c) Increased deforestation

     d) High levels of pollution  

    Answer: b) Reduced poverty levels

12. In the context of sustainable development, what does "triple bottom line" refer to?

     a) Economic, social, and environmental performance

     b) Profit, loss, and revenue

     c) Market share, growth, and stability

     d) Cost, price, and margin  

    Answer: a) Economic, social, and environmental performance

13. Which of the following is a challenge to achieving sustainable development?

     a) Integrating sustainability into economic policies

     b) Reducing waste production

     c) Encouraging responsible consumption

     d) Promoting resource depletion  

    Answer: a) Integrating sustainability into economic policies

14. Which UN initiative is dedicated to promoting sustainable development worldwide?

     a) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

     b) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

     c) Human Development Index (HDI)

     d) World Trade Organization (WTO)  

    Answer: b) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

15. What is the role of education in sustainable development?

     a) To prioritize economic growth over environmental concerns

     b) To raise awareness and promote sustainable practices

     c) To ignore environmental issues

     d) To focus solely on technological advancement  

    Answer: b) To raise awareness and promote sustainable practices

Environmental Ethics

16. What does environmental ethics primarily deal with?

     a) Economic theories

     b) Moral principles guiding human interaction with the environment

     c) Political strategies

     d) Industrial growth  

    Answer: b) Moral principles guiding human interaction with the environment

17. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of environmental ethics?

     a) Exploitation of natural resources

     b) Intergenerational responsibility

     c) Prioritizing economic growth over the environment

     d) Ignoring the impact of human actions on nature  

    Answer: b) Intergenerational responsibility

18. Which article of the Indian Constitution is related to environmental protection?

     a) Article 14

     b) Article 21

     c) Article 48A

     d) Article 19  

    Answer: c) Article 48A

19. Which law focuses on the prevention of pollution and protection of the environment in India?

     a) The Wildlife Protection Act

     b) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

     c) The Indian Penal Code

     d) The Negotiable Instruments Act  

    Answer: b) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

20. Which of the following is an example of environmental rights?

     a) Right to pollute

     b) Right to a healthy environment

     c) Right to unlimited resource use

     d) Right to deforestation  

    Answer: b) Right to a healthy environment

21. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life, which includes the right to a clean environment?

     a) Article 14

     b) Article 19

     c) Article 21

     d) Article 25  

   Answer: c) Article 21

22. What does the principle of "sustainable use" in environmental ethics advocate?

     a) Maximizing the use of resources for immediate benefits

     b) Using resources in a way that does not compromise future generations

     c) Exploiting resources as quickly as possible

     d) Ignoring the future needs  

    Answer: b) Using resources in a way that does not compromise future generations

23. Which law in India regulates the management and disposal of hazardous waste?

     a) The Wildlife Protection Act

     b) The Forest Conservation Act

     c) The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules

     d) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act  

    Answer: c) The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules

24. Which of the following is NOT an aspect of environmental ethics?

     a) Biodiversity conservation

     b) Economic exploitation

     c) Environmental stewardship

     d) Moral responsibility towards nature  

    Answer: b) Economic exploitation

25. Which principle is associated with the concept that all species have intrinsic value?

     a) Anthropocentrism

     b) Ecocentrism

     c) Biocentrism

     d) Capitalism  

    Answer: c) Biocentrism

Eco-friendly Lifestyle

26. Which of the following is an example of an eco-friendly lifestyle choice?

     a) Using single-use plastics

     b) Recycling and reusing materials

     c) Driving fuel-inefficient vehicles

     d) Consuming excessive water  

    Answer: b) Recycling and reusing materials

27. How does changing lifestyle impact the environment?

     a) It has no impact on the environment

     b) It can lead to increased resource consumption and pollution

     c) It always benefits the environment

     d) It only affects economic factors  

    Answer: b) It can lead to increased resource consumption and pollution

28. Which of the following is a measure for eco-friendly living?

     a) Increasing energy consumption

     b) Reducing waste production

     c) Ignoring water conservation

     d) Using non-renewable energy sources  

    Answer: b) Reducing waste production

29. Which of the following practices contributes to an eco-friendly lifestyle?

     a) Excessive use of air conditioning

     b) Planting trees and maintaining green spaces

     c) Wasting food and water

     d) Buying products with excessive packaging  

    Answer: b) Planting trees and maintaining green spaces

Disaster Management

1. What is the primary goal of disaster management?

    a) To prevent all disasters from occurring

    b) To mitigate the impact of disasters

    c) To increase the frequency of disasters

    d) To ignore the effects of disasters  

   Answer: b) To mitigate the impact of disasters

2. Which of the following best defines disaster management?

    a) The process of forecasting disasters

    b) The process of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters

    c) The study of natural phenomena

    d) The avoidance of disaster situations  

  Answer: b) The process of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters

3. Which phase of disaster management focuses on reducing the risk of disaster before it occurs?

    a) Response

    b) Recovery

    c) Mitigation

    d) Rehabilitation  

   Answer: c) Mitigation

4. Which of the following is NOT a phase of disaster management?

    a) Preparedness

    b) Response

    c) Rehabilitation

    d) Aggression  

   Answer: d) Aggression

5. Which phase of disaster management involves immediate action to ensure safety and provide relief during a disaster?

    a) Mitigation

    b) Preparedness

    c) Response

    d) Recovery  

   Answer: c) Response

6. What is the first step in disaster management?

    a) Recovery

    b) Risk assessment

    c) Response

    d) Rehabilitation  

   Answer: b) Risk assessment

7. Which phase of disaster management focuses on returning the affected area to its normal state?

    a) Mitigation

    b) Preparedness

    c) Response

    d) Recovery  

   Answer: d) Recovery

8. Which of the following activities is part of the preparedness phase in disaster management?

    a) Post-disaster reconstruction

    b) Emergency drills and simulations

    c) Declaring a disaster zone

    d) Assessing damage  

   Answer: b) Emergency drills and simulations

9. During which phase is disaster management planning typically conducted?

    a) Response

    b) Recovery

    c) Preparedness

    d) Mitigation  

   Answer: c) Preparedness

10. Which of the following is a key component of disaster response?

     a) Long-term economic planning

     b) Immediate medical aid

     c) Construction of infrastructure

     d) Development of policies  

    Answer: b) Immediate medical aid

11. Which phase of disaster management involves evaluating what went well and what could be improved after a disaster?

     a) Response

     b) Mitigation

     c) Recovery

     d) Debriefing  

    Answer: d) Debriefing

12. Which of the following is an example of a mitigation measure in disaster management?

     a) Building dams to control flooding

     b) Conducting search and rescue operations

     c) Distributing food and water to survivors

     d) Setting up emergency shelters  

    Answer: a) Building dams to control flooding

13. Which of the following describes the role of recovery in disaster management?

     a) Immediate search and rescue operations

     b) Long-term restoration of infrastructure and services

     c) Preparation of emergency kits

     d) Conducting disaster simulations  

    Answer: b) Long-term restoration of infrastructure and services

14. Which of the following best describes the preparedness phase in disaster management?

    a) It focuses on short-term solutions

    b) It involves proactive planning and training

    c) It occurs after a disaster has taken place

    d) It only deals with financial aspects  

    Answer: b) It involves proactive planning and training

15. Which phase of disaster management aims to restore a community's functionality after a disaster?

     a) Mitigation

     b) Preparedness

     c) Response

     d) Recovery  

    Answer: d) Recovery