Sustainable Development
Sustainable development focuses on
(a) Present only
(b) Future only
(c) Both present & future
(d) None
Both present & future
______ is a major problem caused by burning fossil fuels.
Air pollution
There are 15 SDGs.
False (there are 17 SDGs)
Turning off lights when not in use is an example of
(a) Waste
(b) Sustainable practice
(c) Luxury
(d) Overconsumption
Sustainable practice
4Rs stand for Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, and ______.
Recycle
Why is sustainable development important?
Ensures long-term availability of resources.
Mention two problems due to overuse of natural resources.
Deforestation, water scarcity
DG 4 relates to ______.
Quality Education
How can students contribute to clean water goals?
Answer:
Avoid wasting water, fix leaks, raise awareness.
Differentiate between Reuse and Recycle.
Reuse = use an item again; Recycle = process waste to make a new product.
Give one real-life example of sustainable development in your city or village.
Solar street lights, rainwater harvesting, eco-friendly tourism.
Explain how overuse of groundwater creates sustainability problems.
Leads to scarcity, affects agriculture and drinking water availability.
Which SDG is “Life Below Water”?
(a) 13
(b) 14
(c) 15
(d) 7
14
Your school wastes a lot of paper. Suggest one action to reduce it.
Use digital notices, reuse scrap paper, avoid printing unnecessary copies.
What is upcycling?
Creating new, higher-value or creative products from waste materials.
Why is balancing economic growth with environmental protection difficult?
Economic growth often requires resource extraction or industrialization, which can harm the environment.
How does climate change affect sustainable development?
Causes floods, droughts, disrupts livelihoods, and threatens ecosystems.
Why is SDG 13 (Climate Action) urgent for India?
Rising floods, heatwaves, crop loss, and climate vulnerability affect millions.
A city is facing traffic pollution. Suggest 2 sustainable practices.
Promote cycling/public transport, carpooling, use electric vehicles.
Which is better for the environment: “Recycling plastic” or “Refusing single-use plastic”? Why?
Refusing, as it prevents waste at the source, reducing burden on recycling systems.
“Sustainable development is more than planting trees.” Justify.
It also involves social equity, economic growth, and justice for future generations.
Predict two consequences in 2050 if we ignore sustainability today.
Resource depletion, global food crises, loss of biodiversity.
A country invests only in industries, not education. Which SDGs are at risk?
SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
Campaign your class could run for SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption).What will be the best topics you will suggest?
“Bring Your Own Bottle” drive, paperless assignments, recycling awareness.
Evaluate the environmental impact if a community refuses to adopt upcycling and only relies on landfills.
Increased waste accumulation, higher pollution, depletion of resources, and missed opportunities for creativity and sustainability.