Emperor Ashoka's Edict and Modern Societal Values Quiz
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What did Emperor Ashoka's edict proclaim in the Fourth Century BC?

  • Technological innovations are superior to tradition.
  • Overpopulation is the root cause of environmental degradation.
  • Non-renewable resources should be heavily exploited.
  • All life forms are essential for well-being. (correct)

    • How did modern societies initially attempt to address the need for more resources?

  • By promoting traditional values and beliefs.
  • By turning to technological innovations like fertilizers and pesticides. (correct)
  • By focusing on sustainable agricultural practices.
  • By relying solely on renewable energy sources.

    • What negative impact did industrial development and intensive agriculture have on the environment?

  • Caused environmental degradation. (correct)
  • Increased biodiversity.
  • Reduced economic growth.
  • Improved sustainability.

    • Which natural resources are heavily consumed by consumer-oriented societies?

    <p>Water, minerals, petroleum products, wood, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should non-renewable resources be used thoughtfully?

    <p>Because they will be exhausted if not used responsibly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of the belief that technological innovation could solve resource scarcity?

    <p>Environmental degradation due to unsustainable practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why our daily lives are linked with our surroundings?

    <p>We depend on natural resources from our surroundings for our food, water, and other needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest is the most important reason for respecting and protecting nature?

    <p>We cannot continue to live without protecting the earth's environmental resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main way that our surroundings have been modified by human beings?

    <p>Our surroundings have been turned into villages, towns, and cities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the main way that traditional societies have learned to protect and preserve their natural resources?

    <p>By developing cultural practices that help protect nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main way that our cities and towns depend on natural landscapes?

    <p>Cities and towns use resources like water, fuel wood, and fodder from surrounding natural landscapes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why the passage refers to the environment as 'Mother Nature'?

    <p>The environment is the source of all our resources and sustains our lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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