Equitable Progress

Q. Identify the groups that have supported in achieving sustainable development for the environment.

1. Equitable livelihood
2. Countries together
3. Protecting legal rights
4. Non-governmental organisations

Q. Kudankulam, a nuclear power plant, was set up in Tuticorin. Though it was designed for power generation, people started developing diseases like cancer, skin infections, and so on.

Which right was violated here?

1. Right to fresh air
2. Right to life
3. Right to education
4. Right to freedom

Q. Which of the following is an incorrect example of equitable development.

1. Quota systems for jobs
2. Free transportation for women to travel for work
3. Providing unique ration cards for varied incomes
4. Common entrance exam for rural and urban students

Q. Say, two people are aspiring to become doctor. One person is from a strong educational background, whereas the other person is from a poor rural background. They would have to get different opportunities to achieve the same outcome.

What is this called?

1. Equality
2. Equity
3. Similarity
4. Empathy

Q. Statement 1: The Supreme Court does not include a right to pollution-free air and water in the right to life in Article 21.

Statement 2: Organic farming is not an example of sustainable development.

1. Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect.
2. Statement 1 is incorrect, but Statement 2 is correct.
3. Both Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect.
4. Both Statement 1 and 2 are correct.

Q. Vehicles are one of the contributors toward polluting the environment. The Supreme Court ordered vehicles to shift to compressed natural gas. This initiative was accompanied with price rise.

Why do you think this did not work out?

1. The government started earning more.
2. People liked petrol vehicles better.
3. People couldn't afford to use CNG.
4. The government didn't provide a sustainable solution.

Q. In 1991, the Supreme Court proclaimed a right that entitled people to pollution-free water and air.

Identify the right.

1. Right to safety
2. Right to information
3. Right to life
4. Right to live