Striving for a Better Environment Quiz - ICSE Class 10 Commercial Studies
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The concept of 'sustainable development' is primarily aimed at balancing:
- Economic growth with short-term profit maximization
- Environmental protection with immediate industrial expansion
- Social equity with long-term ecological preservation and economic viability
- Technological advancement with the complete eradication of traditional practices
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Answer: C. Social equity with long-term ecological preservation and economic viability
Sustainable development, as defined by the Brundtland Commission, seeks to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This involves a three-pillar approach: economic development, social equity, and environmental protection. The aim is to achieve a balance that allows for progress without jeopardizing future well-being.
Which of the following is an example of 'biodegradable' packaging?
- Plastic made from petroleum that breaks down into microplastics
- Aluminum foil that can be recycled indefinitely
- Packaging made from plant-based materials that decomposes naturally into organic matter
- Polystyrene foam that persists in the environment for hundreds of years
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Answer: C. Packaging made from plant-based materials that decomposes naturally into organic matter
Biodegradable materials are those that can be decomposed by the action of living organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, into simpler organic matter. Plant-based packaging, like that made from corn starch or paper, often fits this description, unlike persistent plastics or polystyrene.
The 'tragedy of the commons' is a situation where:
- Individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete a shared limited resource, even when it is not in their long-term interest
- Collective action successfully manages and preserves a shared resource for everyone's benefit
- A government imposes strict regulations on the use of all common resources
- Private ownership of resources leads to their overexploitation
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Answer: A. Individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete a shared limited resource, even when it is not in their long-term interest
The tragedy of the commons describes a situation where individuals, by acting independently and rationally according to their own self-interest, behave contrary to the best interests of the whole group by depleting a shared resource. This concept highlights the need for collective action or regulation to manage common resources sustainably.
Which international treaty is primarily focused on regulating the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and their disposal?
- The Basel Convention
- The Ramsar Convention
- The CITES Convention
- The Convention on Biological Diversity
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Answer: A. The Basel Convention
The Basel Convention is an international treaty that controls the international movement of hazardous wastes and also aims to minimize the production of hazardous wastes and to promote the environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes, including their transboundary movement.
The primary objective of 'waste reduction' in a commercial setting is to:
- Increase the volume of waste sent for incineration
- Minimize the generation of waste at its source
- Focus solely on recycling after waste has been created
- Transfer waste management costs to consumers
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Answer: B. Minimize the generation of waste at its source
Waste reduction focuses on preventing waste from being created in the first place. This is the most effective strategy for environmental protection as it minimizes the need for disposal, recycling, or other end-of-life management processes, saving resources and reducing pollution.