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.
Match the regions and resource challenges. Which of the following is correct ?
A) Punjab → Waterlogging
B) Gujarat → Soil salinity
C) Odisha → Deforestation
D) Rajasthan → Overgrazing
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 |
പാരിസ്ഥിതിക പ്രശ്നത്തെ അതിൻ്റെ പ്രാഥമിക കാരണവുമായി പൊരുത്തപ്പെടുത്തുക.
| ആഗോളതാപനം | അമിത ജലസേചനവും വെള്ളക്കെട്ടും |
| ഭൂമിയുടെ തകർച്ച | അമിതമായ കാർബൺ പുറന്തള്ളൽ |
| ജൈവവൈവിധ്യ നഷ്ടം | സുസ്ഥിരമല്ലാത്ത കാർഷിക രീതികൾ |
| മണ്ണൊലിപ്പ് | വനനശീകരണവും ആവാസവ്യവസ്ഥയുടെ നാശവും |