Information Technology (402), Std 10th, Chapter 5 - Green Skills II

Multiple Choice Questions

Session 1: Sustainable Development
Q-1: What is Sustainable Development?

a. Without compromising the capacity of future generations

b. Guaranteeing the balance between economic growth

c. Care for the environment and social well — being d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-2: __________ consists of environment friendly methods of farming that allow the production of agricultural crops
or livestock without damage to human or natural systems.

a. Sustainable Agriculture b. Indefensible Agriculture c. Both a) and b) d. None of above

Ans: a. Sustainable Agriculture

Q-3: What are the major problems related to sustainable?

a. Food b. Water c. Fuel d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-4: An environment friendly way for production of power is __________.

a. Solar Energy b. Hydro Energy c. Windmill d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-5: Sustainable development includes __________.

a. Reducing excessive use of resources and enhancing resource conservation

b. Recycling and reuse of waste materials

c. Scientific management of renewable resources d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-6: When was the first time you heard of sustainable development?

a. World Development Report b. First Earth Summit Report

c. Human Development Report d. Brundtland Commission Report

Ans: d. Brundtland Commission Report

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Q-7: Which of the following is NOT a goal for sustainable development that will be met by 2030?

a. Gender Equality b. Good Health and Wellbeing c. Space Research d. Zero Hunger

Ans: c. Space Research

Q-8: Sustainable agriculture consists of environmentally friendly methods of farming that allow the production of
__________.

a. Production of agricultural crops b. Livestock without damage to human

c. Natural System d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-9: Sustainable development includes __________.

a. Reducing excessive use of resources and enhancing resource conservation

b. Recycling and reuse of waste materials

c. Scientific management of renewable resource, especially bio-resources

d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-10: What are the sustainable development goals?

a. End Poverty b. Protect the planet

c. All people enjoy peace and prosperity d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-11: The sustainable development Goals (SDGs) were launched at the __________.

a. New York b. Australia c. Japan d. India

Ans: a. New York

Q-12: United Nations Sustainable Development Summit launched in New York in the year of __________.

a. 2010 b. 2012 c. 2015 d. 2020

Ans: c. 2015

Q-13: How many goals are launched in (SDGs)New York

a. 17 Goals b. 18 Goals c. 19 Goals d. 20 Goals

Ans: a. 17 Goals

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Q-14: What are the deadlines given to countries to achieve the Sustainable development target?

a. 2025 b. 2028 c. 2029 d. 2030

Ans: d. 2030

Q-15: The SDGs have been framed with the objective to address vital issues facing businesses, governments and
society, such as __________.

a. Gender Equality b. Energy & Climate change c. Biodiversity d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-16: Green growth could play an important role in balancing __________ priorities.

a. Reduce the quantity of resources b. Social Equity

c. Job Creation d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-17: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) defines the green economy as “one that improves human
well-being and environment” and __________.

a. Social Equity b. Significantly reducing environmental risks

c. Ecological Scarcities d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-18: Green Economy benefits __________.

a. Society b. Environmental c. Economy d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-19: The National Skill Development Mission, which was officially launched by the Government of India in 2015 has
been developed to create convergence across sectors and States in terms of __________.

a. Create convergence across sectors b. In terms of skill training activities, states

c. Including Green Skills d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-20: Which organization has made the Sustainable Development Goals.

a. United Nations b. League of Nations

c. UNICEF d. World Health Organization

Ans: a. United Nations

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Q-21: Choose the option which defines sustainable development.

a. Taking care of future generations b. Taking care of only ourselves

c. Taking care of ourselves and the future generations d. Well-being of all

Ans: c. Taking care of ourselves and the future generations

Session 2: Our role in Sustainable Development

Q-22: Increasing population and development has led to the increase in consumption of the __________.

a. Food b. Energy c. Water d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-23: Which initiative was taken by the Ministry of Railways in Varanasi?

a. Clay posts ‘Kulhads’ to replace plastic and paper cups

b. Job creation for potters, which contributes to the economy.

c. Reduce plastic waste d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-24: Government implementing green projects in areas like __________.

a. Waste management b. Energy conservation c. Green sanitation d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-25: What are the fundamental sources of energy

a. Nuclear fusion in the Sun (solar energy)

b. Gravity generated by the Earth and Moon & Nuclear fission reactions

c. Energy in the interior of the Earth & Energy stored in chemical bonds d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-26: It is created by the decomposition of buried dead animals and plants in lakes and oceans. It’s found in oil wells
above the oil. Vehicles are powered by compressed __________.

a. Natural Gas (CNG) b. Biomass c. Nuclear energy d. All of the above

Ans: a. Natural Gas (CNG)

Q-27: __________ emissions into the atmosphere from burning oil, coal and gas for energy use is a serious problem as
it is harmful to the environment.

a. Carbon dioxide b. Oxygen

c. Hydrogen d. None of the above

Ans: a. Carbon dioxide

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Q-28: How we can contribute to economic growth.

a. Study and find good jobs to take care of ourselves and our families.

b. Work hard and contribute to society.

c. Learn and develop skills so that we add value in our community.

d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-29: How to reduce inequalities?

a. Be friendly with everyone.

b. Help others by including everyone whether they are small or big, girl or boy, belonging to any class or caste.

c. Including everyone while working or playing. d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-30: How we can create sustainable cities.

a. Save energy by switching off lights and fans when not in use. b. Use natural light as much as possible

c. Use energy efficient lights (LED bulbs) d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-31: How can we become responsible about our own environment?

a. Reusing paper, glass, plastic, water, etc.

b. Taking cloth bags to market carrying fruits and vegetables.

c. Donate things we do not use such as clothes, books, furniture, food, etc.

d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-32: Tons of plastic are found in the seas, which is killing marine life. protecting marine life, saving our oceans from
pollution is necessary to

a. Reduce waste b. Respect habitat

c. Choose sustainable seafood d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-33: __________ is leading to soil erosion and making land dry and unusable for cultivation.

a. Cutting trees b. Reduce waste c. Using plastics d. Due to pollution

Ans: a. Cutting trees

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Q-34: How you can help towards Sustainable Development Goals.

a. Quality Education b. Clean Water and Sanitation c. Affordable and Clean Energy d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-35: Which of the following has increased with economic development over the years?

a. Water pollution b. Air pollution c. Noise pollution d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-36: What is development that satisfies the needs of the present without compromising the capacity of future
generations called?

a. Overall development b. Economic development

c. Sustainable development d. None of the above

Ans: c. Sustainable development

Q-37: What does the term “sustainability” mean according to Collins English Dictionary?

a. Management b. Sustainability c. Maintainability d. None of above

Ans: b. Sustainability

Q-38: Which of the following represents usual sustainable behaviour?

a. Reusing of wastewater b. Conserving rainwater

c. Segregating waste at source d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-39: What is the solution to global problems like scarcity of clean water, pure air, unadulterated food, and global
warming?

a. Stop using these resources b. Sustainability c. Make people aware d. None of above

Ans: b. Sustainability

Q-40: What does “upcycling” mean?

a. Reuse b. Recycle c. Upcycling d. None of above

Ans: c. Upcycling

Q-41: Which of the following are environmental problems?

a. Climate change b. Emission of greenhouse gases c. Both of the above d. None of above

Ans: c. Both of the above

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Q-42: Which term describes an economy that reduces environmental risks and promotes ecological balance?

a. Green Economy b. Green Field c. Green Nature d. None of above

Ans: a. Green Economy

Q-43: Which of the following is a major problem related to sustainable development?

a. Food b. Fuel c. Water d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-44: Which of the following is not one of the four pillars of sustainability?

a. Refuse b. Reduce c. Recycle d. Recreate

Ans: d. Recreate

Q-45: Which of the following is not a part of sustainable development?

a. Incorporating green grassy patches and trees between concrete buildings

b. Using environmentally friendly technologies

c. Increasing the excessive use of resources and decreasing resource conservation

d. None of the above

Ans: c. Increasing the excessive use of resources and decreasing resource conservation

Q-46: Which of the following methods can help protect the environment?

a. Solar Power Plants b. Wastewater Treatment Plants c. Electric Vehicles d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-47: What is made up of the elements Prithvi (Earth), Agni (Fire), Jal (Water), Vaayu (Air), and Aakash (Space)?

a. Five objects b. Five elements of nature c. Five parts of nature d. None of above

Ans: b. Five elements of nature

Q-48: Which of the following is a result of exploiting nature?

a. Scarcity of clean water to drink b. Scarcity of pure air to breathe

c. Depletion of ozone layer d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

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Q-49: What does the acronym SDGs stand for?

a. Sustainable Development Goals b. Sustainable Development Goal seeker

c. Sustainable Developmental Goals d. None of the above

Ans: a. Sustainable Development Goals

Q-50: Which of the following are included in the SDGs?

a. Poverty b. Climate Change c. Gender Equality d. All of the above

Ans: d. All of the above

Q-51: What organic farmers not use?

a. Chemical Fertilizers b. Pesticides

c. Chemical Sprays d. None of the above

Ans: d. None of the above

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