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What was the main reason given by the Perumatty Grama Panchayat for refusing to renew Coca-Cola's license to operate?

  • Coca-Cola was not paying its taxes
  • Coca-Cola was not operating in the public interest
  • Coca-Cola was causing excessive exploitation of groundwater (correct)
  • Coca-Cola was polluting the local environment

What was the final outcome of the legal battle between Coca-Cola and the Perumatty Grama Panchayat?

  • The Supreme Court of India ordered Coca-Cola to pay damages to the local people
  • The Supreme Court of India ordered Coca-Cola not to resume operations at Plachimada (correct)
  • The case was dismissed by the Supreme Court
  • Coca-Cola was allowed to resume operations at Plachimada

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a common reason for water conflicts?

  • Excessive taxation (correct)
  • Fight for resources
  • Strategic advantage
  • Territorial disputes

What is the meaning of the term 'water conflict' as used in the passage?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why water has historically been a source of tension and a factor in conflicts?

<p>Water is a scarce resource that is essential for life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 12-year-long legal battle between Coca-Cola and the Perumatty Grama Panchayat?

<p>It demonstrates the long-standing conflict between corporations and local communities over access to water resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between vegetarians and vegans?

<p>Vegetarians consume some animal-derived foods, while vegans do not consume any animal-derived foods. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three degrees of hunger mentioned in the text?

<p>Acute, chronic, and hidden (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of famine according to the text?

<p>Both (a) and (b) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of people in the world who do not have enough to eat?

<p>925 million people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main factors contributing to the global food security issue according to the text?

<p>Increasing population, limited access to water, and high costs of fertilizers and fuel. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected population of the world by 2050 according to the text?

<p>9 billion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of indicators of environmental impact in agriculture?

<p>Means-based and effect-based (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an environmental issue related to agriculture?

<p>Overpopulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of agriculture?

<p>Organic agriculture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first development of agriculture listed in the text?

<p>Expansion and/or conversion of agricultural lands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of agriculture?

<p>Mining (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of agriculture according to the text?

<p>The management of the growth of plants and animals for human use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic that defines a resource?

<p>It must be valuable or useful after being transformed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural resource mentioned in the text?

<p>Plastic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines whether something is considered a resource?

<p>Its ability to satisfy human needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about natural resources is true, based on the information provided?

<p>Natural resources can be divided into renewable and non-renewable categories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of a natural resource in the text?

<p>Machinery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between natural resources and life on Earth?

<p>Life on Earth depends on the natural resources provided by nature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the accelerating mining of Earth's natural resources?

<p>Increased demand for minerals due to population growth and higher consumption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about minerals is NOT true?

<p>Mineral resources are considered renewable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the management of mineral resources?

<p>Mineral resource exploitation should be guided by long-term national goals and perspectives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what are the two categories of minerals mentioned?

<p>Metals and non-metals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about mineral deposits is true according to the passage?

<p>A mineral deposit is a concentration of naturally occurring materials whose extraction may be profitable in the future (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the use of minerals across different countries?

<p>The greatest use of minerals occurs in developed countries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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