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3. What are the 5 P’s often associated with sustainable development?

a. Progress, Power, Profit, Pollution, Prosperity
b. People, Planet, Peace, Partnership, Prosperity

c. Poverty, Preservation, Progress, Policies, Population
d. Profit, Pollution, Preservation, Partnership, People

4. Which of the following is not one of the three pillars of sustainable development?

a. Economic Growth b. Environmental Stewardship
c. Social Exclusion d. Social Inclusion

5. What is the primary concern of the future of humanity according to the text?
a. Economic Development b. Social Development

c. Environmental Protection d. Industrial Growth
6. What problem is associated with the overuse of chemical pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture?

a. Soil erosion b. Water scarcity

c. Air pollution d. Water pollution
7. Which goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit aims to achieve gender equality?

a. Goal 4 b. Goal 5

c. Goal 10 d. Goal 13
8. What is emphasized as a solution for achieving sustainable development at all levels?

a. Dependency on fossil fuels
b. Integration of ecological, economic, and social dimensions

c. Industrial growth without regulations
d. Population growth without control

Answers
1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (c) 6. (d)
7. (b) 8. (b)

B. Fill in the blanks.
1. Sustainable development is a balance between meeting present needs without compromising the ability
of ____________ generations to meet their own needs.

2. The 1972 UN conference in ____________ highlighted concerns for preserving and enhancing the
environment.
3. The Brundtland Report emphasized three fundamental components of sustainable development:
environmental protection, economic growth, and social _____________.

4. The Earth Summit in Rio brought the world’s governments to adopt Agenda 21, a comprehensive blueprint
for ____________ development.

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