12 Questions
What did Emperor Ashoka's edict proclaim in the Fourth Century BC?
All life forms are essential for well-being.
How did modern societies initially attempt to address the need for more resources?
By turning to technological innovations like fertilizers and pesticides.
What negative impact did industrial development and intensive agriculture have on the environment?
Caused environmental degradation.
Which natural resources are heavily consumed by consumer-oriented societies?
Water, minerals, petroleum products, wood, etc.
Why should non-renewable resources be used thoughtfully?
Because they will be exhausted if not used responsibly.
What was a major consequence of the belief that technological innovation could solve resource scarcity?
Environmental degradation due to unsustainable practices.
What is the main reason why our daily lives are linked with our surroundings?
We depend on natural resources from our surroundings for our food, water, and other needs.
What does the passage suggest is the most important reason for respecting and protecting nature?
We cannot continue to live without protecting the earth's environmental resources.
What is the main way that our surroundings have been modified by human beings?
Our surroundings have been turned into villages, towns, and cities.
According to the passage, what is the main way that traditional societies have learned to protect and preserve their natural resources?
By developing cultural practices that help protect nature.
What is the main way that our cities and towns depend on natural landscapes?
Cities and towns use resources like water, fuel wood, and fodder from surrounding natural landscapes.
What is the main reason why the passage refers to the environment as 'Mother Nature'?
The environment is the source of all our resources and sustains our lives.
Test your knowledge on the values emphasized by Emperor Ashoka in the Fourth Century BC and how modern societies have shifted towards technological innovations for resource production. Explore the contrast between preserving all forms of life and seeking easy answers through technology.
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