Nature has supported and maintained life on earth since time immemorial and will continue to do so in

the future. This capacity of the earth is known as the sustainability of nature or ecosystems or the
environment. But, once the alteration of nature’s initial state occurs, its ability to revert back is lost. The
anthropocentric activities of development like industrialisation have led to the indiscriminate
exploitation of natural resources. The problem has attained global dimensions. It has brought us to a
position where not only the life forms on this planet, but also the very existence of mankind.

Sustainable Development

Here, we are giving the 10 GK Questions and Answers on Sustainable Development and Sustainability in
the form of multiple choice questions which strengthen the knowledge of aspirants who are preparing
for the examinations like UPSC, State Services, IBPS, SBI, SCC, Railways etc.

1. What is sustainable development?

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

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

C. 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.

D. All of the above

Ans: D

2. Which of the following is correct, if we only achieve two out of three pillars of Sustainable
Development?

A. Social + Economic Sustainability = Equitable

B. Social + Environmental Sustainability = Bearable

C. Economic + Environmental Sustainability = Viable

D. All of the above

Ans: D

GK Questions and Answers on Environment Degradation and Management

3. Consider the following statement (s) related to the Sustainability.

I. It refers to a process or state that can be maintained indefinitely.

II. Natural resources must use in ways that do not create ecological debts by over exploiting the carrying
and productive capacity of the earth.

III. A minimum necessary condition for sustainability is the maintenance of the total natural capital stock
at or above the current level.

Code:

A. Only I

B. Only II

C. Only II & III

D. I, II & III
Ans: D

4. Which of the following is/are not an objective (s) of sustainable development?

A. Continue to implement the family planning program.

B. Maintain a dynamic balance of arable land (not less than 123 million hectares) and implement an
agricultural development strategy

C. Maintain a dynamic balance of water resources by reducing water consumption for every unit of gross
development product growth and agricultural value added

D. To bring about a gradual and sometime catastrophic transformation of environment

Ans: D

GK Questions and Answers on the Biodiversity and Legislation

5. What are the Primary Goals of Sustainability?

I. The end of poverty and hunger

II. Better standards of education and healthcare - particularly as it pertains to water quality and better
sanitation

III. To achieve gender equality

IV. Sustainable economic growth while promoting jobs and stronger economies
Code:

A. I, II & III

B. I, III & IV

C. I & III

D. I, II, III & IV

Ans: D

6. When was the term ‘Sustainable Development’ came into existence?

A. 1987

B. 1980

C. 1978

D. 1992

Ans: B

GK Questions and Answers on Ecological Succession and Pyramid

7. The United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) was established by the UN
General Assembly in December-------.
A. 1992

B. 1993

C. 1994

D. 1995

Ans: A

8. Which of the following UN commission is responsible for reviewing progress in the implementation of
Agenda 21 and the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development?

A. United Nation Disarmament Commission

B. United Nations Statistical Commission

C. United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD)

D. United Nations Commission on Human Rights

Ans: C

GK Questions and Answers on the Hot Spots of Biodiversity

9. Consider the following statement (s) related to the parameters of sustainable development refer to
the guiding principles.

I. Help in understanding the concept of sustainable development

II. Point the problems associated with it

III. Help to take active policy measures

Code:

A. Both I & II

B. Bot II & III

C. Both I & IV

D. I, II & III

Ans: D

10. Which of the following is not included in the parameters of sustainable development?

A. Carrying capacity

B. Inter and Intra-generation equity

C. Gender disparity and diversity

D. None of the above

Ans: D
In the above 10 GK Questions and Answers on Sustainable Development and Sustainability is a set of 10
Multiple Choice Questions that attune and equipped the readers as per the evolving nature of different
competitive examinations.

Questions and Answers

1.

The continuum of sustainability includes slow-cycle resources sustainable because they are shielded by:
(Wheelen & Hunger, pg. 141, 2010)

A.

Geography

B.

Strong brand names

C.

Parents

D.

All of the above

2.

For a corporation to be sustainable over a long period of time, it must satisfy the following: (click all that
apply) (Wheelen & Hunger, pg.75, 2010)

A.

Economic

B.

Ethical

C.
Legal

D.

Financial

3.

Social sustainability includes which of the following? (Wheelen & Hunger, pg. 76, 2010)

A.

Supply chain management

B.

Corporate governance

C.

Corporate citizenship

D.

Environmental reporting

4.

Q4. Climate change and increasing costs associated with it are a growing concern for many companies.
Swiss Re, is the 2nd largest reinsurer in the world, they estimate that the overall economic costs of
climate catastrophes related to climate change threatens to double to $150 billion per year by 2014,
True or false? (Wheelen & Hunger, pg. 10, 2010)

A.

True

B.

False
5.

The concept of social responsibility proposes that a private corporation has responsibilities to society
that extend beyond making a profit. What are Archie Carroll’s four responsibilities of business (pg. 73)?

A.

Legal, financial, economic, and ethical

B.

Shareholder, economic, legal, and ethical

C.

Legal, ethical, economic, and discretionary

D.

Charity, economic, ethical, and legal

6.

Having the right marketing mix helps companies maintain suitability. In order to maintain a competitive
advantage, business firm’s use four variables called the four P’s, what are they? (Wheelen & Hunger,
pg.151, 2010)

A.

People, promotion, price, and product

B.

Plans, people, price, and product

C.

Place, product, promotion, and price

D.

Product, policies, promotion, and price

7.

Transparency can best be defined as: (Choose the best option) (Wheelen & Hunger, pg. 140, 2010)

A.

The speed with which other firms can understand the relationship of the law and establishing a code of
ethics in the workplace

B.

The speed with which other firms can understand the relationship of resources and capabilities
supporting a successful firm’s strategy

C.

The speed with which other firms can understand the relationship of the law and ethical business
decisions

D.

The speed with which other firms can understand the relationship of shareholder responsibility and the
law

8.

Environmental sustainability includes the following: (Wheelen & Hunger, pg. 76, 2010)

A.

Environmental reporting

B.

Eco-design and efficiencies

C.

Environmental management systems

D.

Executive commitments

9.

In terms of sustainability, enterprise strategy includes: (Wheelen & Hunger, pg. 77, 2010)

A.

A strategy that articulates the firms ethical relationship with its stakeholders

B.

A strategy that focuses on employee ethical issues

C.

A strategy which works with external sources to help achieve company goals

D.

All of the above

10.

Which of the following best describes economic sustainability? (Wheelen & Hunger, pg. 76, 2010)

A.

Investments with internal technology

B.

Focusing sales to market needs

C.

Anti- corruption policies

D.
Corporate citizenship

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