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There is excessive consumption of both renewable and non-renewable resources due to
- Industrial and technological development
- Population growth
- Non-equitable distribution
- All of these
Environmental Issues
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All of these
Reason — Excessive consumption of natural resources is caused by the fast pace of industrial and technological development, the ever-increasing population which puts strain on land, electricity and forests, and the uneven (non-equitable) distribution of resources which leads to over-mining and depletion in certain regions.
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Ecosystem is being spoiled due to
- Transport
- Industrialisation
- Dwelling of business units
- All of these
Which of the following actions would be most effective in reducing the negative impact of non-renewable resources on the environment?
- Switching all industrial processes to coal and oil for more reliable energy production.
- Encouraging consumers to use more solar-powered appliances in their homes.
- Increasing mining activities to ensure a steady supply of non-renewable resources.
- Developing more efficient ways to use fossil fuels in automobiles.
Which of the following is/are correct statement(s)?
Statement 1: The greenhouse effect is necessary to maintain life on Earth, but an excess of it leads to global warming.
Statement 2: The greenhouse effect is entirely harmful and should be reduced as much as possible.
Which of the following is correct?
- Only Statement 1 is true.
- Only Statement 2 is true.
- Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.
- Both Statements 1 and 2 are false.
Assertion (A): The right to redress enables consumers to seek compensation for faulty products or subpar services.
Reason (R): The right to redress does not apply to online purchases and transactions.
Read the statements and choose the correct option
- A is true but R is false
- A is false but R is true
- Both A and R are true and R explains A.
- Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.