Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

Arrange the following events in their ascending order of occurrence :

A. Global Warming

B. Deforestation

C. Increasing population

D. Increase in greenhouse gases

E. Increase in demand for fuel

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

C, E, B, D, A

A, D, B, E, C

E, D, C, B, A

A, B, C, D, E

Correct Answer:

C, E, B, D, A

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (1) : C, E, B, D, A

Here is the logical sequence:

  1. Increasing population (C): The initial event is the rise in the human population, which drives the demand for resources.
  2. Increase in demand for fuel (E): With more people, there is a higher demand for energy and fuel to support their activities.
  3. Deforestation (B): To meet the increased demand for fuel, land, and resources, forests are often cleared, leading to deforestation.
  4. Increase in greenhouse gases (D): The burning of fossil fuels and deforestation contribute to higher emissions of greenhouse gases.
  5. Global Warming (A): The increase in greenhouse gases traps more heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming.