Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

Which of the following results in "Environmental crisis"?

Options:

Resource extraction rate is above regeneration

Waste generation is below the assimilation capacity

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Resource extraction rate is above regeneration

Explanation:

When the resource extraction rate is above regeneration and the waste generation is above assimilation rate, the environment fails to perform its third and vital function of life sustenance and this results in an environmental crisis.