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Match the soil type with its most suitable crop:
| Alluvial Soil | Cotton |
| Black Soil | Tea and coffee |
| Laterite Soil | Rice and wheat |
| Arid Soil | Barley and millets |
Match the events with their contributions to sustainable development:
| Club of Rome Report (1968) | Advocated global resource conservation |
| Brundtland Report (1987) | Coined the term "Sustainable Development" |
| Rio Summit (1992) | Formalized "Agenda 21" |
| Schumacher's Book | Highlighted the philosophy of small-scale |
Match the environmental issue with its primary cause:
| Global Warming | Unsustainable agricultural practices |
| Land Degradation | Deforestation and habitat destruction |
| Biodiversity Loss | Excessive carbon emissions |
| Soil Erosion | Over-irrigation and waterlogging |
Identify the correct sequence of steps in resource planning. Select the correct order:
Evolving a planning structure
Identification and inventory of resources
Aligning resource plans with national development
Match the following causes with the specific types of environmental degradation. Select the correct answer:
- Over-irrigation → Waterlogging
- Overgrazing → Desertification
- Mining → Soil salinity
- Deforestation → Loss of biodiversity
Which of the following is a key feature of black soil? Select the correct answer:
- It is rich in calcium carbonate, magnesium, and potash.
- It retains moisture well but has low phosphoric content.
- It is most suitable for the cultivation of sugarcane and wheat.
Consider the following statements about the Earth Summit (1992). Which of the statements is/are correct?
- It marked the global commitment to sustainable development.
- It resulted in the signing of "Agenda 21."
- It proposed the concept of individual resource planning at the global level.
Match the causes of land degradation with its region of impact:
| Deforestation | Gujarat, Rajasthan |
| Overgrazing | Suburban and industrial areas |
| Over-irrigation | Punjab, Haryana |
| Industrial Effluents | Jharkhand, Odisha |
Match the resource classification criteria with their descriptions:
| On the basis of origin | Potential, developed, stock, and reserves |
| On the basis of ownership | Biotic and abiotic |
| On the basis of exhaustibility | Renewable and non-renewable resources |
| On the basis of development | Individual, community, national, and global |
Which of the following statements about alluvial soils is correct?
- They are found in northern plains and deltaic regions.
- Khadar soils are younger and more fertile compared to Bangar soils.
- Alluvial soils are ideal for the cultivation of cash crops like tea and coffee.
Which among the following correctly identifies the principles of sustainable development?
- Emphasis on maximizing economic growth.
- Conservation of biodiversity for future generations.
- Utilization of resources beyond carrying capacity.
Which of the following statements is/are true about "Agenda 21"? Select the correct option:
- It emphasizes only environmental conservation, neglecting socio-economic aspects.
- It suggests that local governments create their own "Local Agenda 21."
- It originated during the Brundtland Commission’s report in 1987.
Consider the following statements regarding resource planning. Which of the statements are correct?
- Resource planning involves identification and inventory of resources.
- It ensures equitable distribution of resources across regions.
- Resource planning does not align with national development plans.
സുസ്ഥിര വികസനത്തിനുള്ള അവരുടെ സംഭാവനകളുമായി ഇവൻ്റുകൾ പൊരുത്തപ്പെടുത്തുക:
| ക്ലബ് ഓഫ് റോം റിപ്പോർട്ട് (1968) | ആഗോള വിഭവ സംരക്ഷണത്തെ അനുകൂലിച്ചു |
| ബ്രണ്ട്‌ലൻഡ് റിപ്പോർട്ട് (1987) | "സുസ്ഥിര വികസനം" എന്ന പദം ഉപയോഗിച്ചു |
| റിയോ ഉച്ചകോടി (1992) | ഔപചാരികമായ "അജണ്ട 21" |
| ഷൂമാക്കറുടെ പുസ്തകം | ചെറിയ തോതിലുള്ള തത്ത്വചിന്തയെ എടുത്തുകാണിച്ചു |
റിസോഴ്സ് ആസൂത്രണത്തിലെ ഘട്ടങ്ങളുടെ ശരിയായ ക്രമം തിരിച്ചറിയുക. ശരിയായ ക്രമം തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുക:
ഒരു ആസൂത്രണ ഘടന വികസിപ്പിക്കുന്നു
വിഭവങ്ങളുടെ ഐഡൻ്റിഫിക്കേഷനും ഇൻവെൻ്ററിയും
വിഭവ പദ്ധതികളെ ദേശീയ വികസനവുമായി വിന്യസിക്കുക
What are potential environmental impacts of excessive use of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture?
- Increased biodiversity in soil ecosystems.
- Reduction in soil fertility and disruption of natural processes.
- Accelerated growth of beneficial microorganisms in the soil.
- Biomagnification of pesticides in terrestrial ecosystems.
Assertion (A) : Biosphere constitutes an excellent life-support system which is sustainable
and can fulfil all human needs.
Reason (R) : The size and productivity of the biosphere is limited by availability of water,
nutrients and environmental conditions.
Identify the correct code :
Biomass gasification is considered to be one of the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in India. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
- Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be used in biomass gasification.
- The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon dioxide only.
- The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines
With reference to Disaster Management in India, consider the following statements:
1.While the National Disaster Management Authority is headed by President, State Disaster Management Authority is headed by Governor
2.While the National Disaster Response Fund is at the disposal of the President, State Disaster Response Fund is at the disposal of the Governor
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
. താഴെ പറയുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകളിൽ ഏതാണ് തെറ്റായത് ? താഴെ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്ന കോഡിൽ നിന്ന് തെരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുക.
1) സുസ്ഥിര വികസനം പരിസ്ഥിതി സൗഹാർദ്ദപരമാണ്.
2) സുസ്ഥിര വികസനം സാധ്യമാകണമെങ്കിൽ പാരമ്പര്യ ഊർജസ്രോതസുകളെ ആശ്രയിക്കണം.
3) സുസ്ഥിര വികസനത്തിന് താപ വൈദ്യുത പദ്ധതികൾ പ്രോത്സാഹിപ്പിക്കണം.