Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

Absorptive capacity implies that the

Options:

Resource extraction is not above the rate of regeneration of the resource.

The wastes generated are within the assimilating capacity of the environment.

The burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.

The ability of the environment to absorb degradation.

Correct Answer:

The ability of the environment to absorb degradation.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → The ability of the environment to absorb degradation.

Absorptive capacity refers to the environment's ability to absorb and manage degradation, such as pollution and waste, without causing significant harm or long-term damage.