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What was a significant outcome of the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992?
What was a significant outcome of the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992?
Which statement best describes the primary goal of Agenda 21?
Which statement best describes the primary goal of Agenda 21?
How does sustainable economic development differentiate from traditional development?
How does sustainable economic development differentiate from traditional development?
Why is resource planning particularly crucial in a diverse country like India?
Why is resource planning particularly crucial in a diverse country like India?
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Which of the following is NOT a concern addressed by Agenda 21?
Which of the following is NOT a concern addressed by Agenda 21?
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Study Notes
Sustainable Development
- Sustainable development aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
- The Rio Earth Summit (1992) highlighted the urgent need for environmental protection and socioeconomic development at a global level.
- Leaders signed the Declaration on Global Climatic Change and Biological Diversity and adopted Agenda 21.
- Agenda 21 aims for global sustainable development, combating environmental damage, poverty, and disease through co-operation.
- Local governments should develop their own local Agenda 21.
Resource Planning
- Resource planning is a widely accepted strategy for judicious resource use.
- Resource availability varies greatly between regions. Certain regions are rich in specific resources, while others are deficient.
- India's diverse resource availability necessitates careful planning.
Resource Depletion Problems
- Indiscriminate resource use leads to depletion and uneven distribution.
- This creates disparities between "haves" and "have-nots."
- Depletion leads to ecological crises (e.g., global warming, ozone layer depletion, environmental pollution, land degradation)
Types of Resources
- Resources are categorized into natural and human.
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Test your knowledge on sustainable development concepts and resource planning. This quiz covers key events like the Rio Earth Summit and important strategies like Agenda 21 focused on environmental and socioeconomic progress. Understand the challenges of resource depletion and regional resource availability.
