Sustainable Development

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Can there be development without overuse?

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___ takes place when the surface soil is washed away through excessive rains and floods.

1. Land degradation

2. Soil erosion

3. Biodiversity loss

4. Deforestation

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___is the main reason for soil erosion.

1. Ozone depletion

2. Air Pollution

3. Deforestation

4. None of these

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Why is biogas called an excellent fuel?

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Why is CNG considered an environmentally friendly fuel?

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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is called __________.

1. National development
2. Sustainable development
3. Cultural development
4. None of these

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What is sustainable development?

1. The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

2. To conserve natural resources and to develop alternative sources of power while reducing pollution and harm to the environment.

3. It is the practice of developing land and construction projects in a manner that reduces their impact on the environment by allowing them to create energy efficient models of self-sufficiency.

4. All of the above

Q. is their any difference between environmental impact assessment and sustainable development ?