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Environment and Sustainable Development

2 Board Economics previous year questions on Environment and Sustainable Development — options free on every question; 1 include the answer & explanation free, the rest unlock with PYQ Pass.

Q1 FREE PREVIEW

“Sustainable development refers to development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

The above-mentioned definition has been given by ____________.
(Choose the correct option to fill in the blank)

a

United Nations Conference on Environment and Development

b

United Nations Committee on Environment and Development

c

United Nations Committee on Protection of Environment

d

United Nations Conference on Protection of Environment

✓ Correct answer: b)

United Nations Committee on Environment and Development

Explanation

This definition of Sustainable Development was given by the Brundtland Commission, officially known as the United Nations Commission/Committee on Environment and Development.

The concept emphasizes:

  • Meeting present needs,
  • Conserving resources for future generations,
  • Maintaining balance between economic growth and environmental protection.

Hence, the correct answer is:

(B) United Nations Committee on Environment and Development

Q2

The Montreal Protocol was signed in the year 1987 committing nations to __________.
(Choose the correct option to fill in the blank) 1

a

Protect biodiversity from further losses

b

Reduce the impact of global warming

c

Protect the ozone layer from depletion caused by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

d

Reduce the impact of deforestation

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