Q. During which period did the concept of 'disaster response' begin to take a more organized form in Europe, particularly in response to natural calamities?
A.Middle Ages
B.Renaissance
C.Industrial Revolution
D.Post-World War II
Solution
The Industrial Revolution brought about significant changes in urbanization and infrastructure, leading to more organized disaster response mechanisms.
Q. How did the Space Race influence international relations during the Cold War? (1960)
A.A. It led to increased cooperation between the USA and USSR.
B.B. It escalated tensions and competition.
C.C. It had no significant impact.
D.D. It resulted in disarmament treaties.
Solution
The Space Race intensified the competition between the USA and USSR, symbolizing technological and ideological superiority, which significantly influenced international relations during the Cold War.
Correct Answer: B — B. It escalated tensions and competition.
Q. In which year was the first genetically modified organism (GMO) created? (1973)
A.1973
B.1982
C.1994
D.2000
Solution
The first genetically modified organism, a bacterium, was created in 1973 by Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen, marking a significant milestone in biotechnology.
Q. The 'Chipko Movement' in India is primarily associated with which of the following? (1973)
A.Water conservation
B.Forest conservation
C.Soil conservation
D.Wildlife conservation
Solution
The Chipko Movement, which began in the 1970s, is primarily associated with forest conservation, where villagers embraced trees to prevent them from being cut down.
Q. The 'Green Revolution' in India aimed at increasing agricultural production but also raised concerns about which of the following? (1960)
A.Soil degradation
B.Water scarcity
C.Biodiversity loss
D.All of the above
Solution
The Green Revolution aimed to increase agricultural production but raised concerns about soil degradation, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss due to intensive farming practices.
Q. The agricultural practices of which ancient civilization included the use of the plow and domestication of animals? (2000)
A.Ancient Greece
B.Ancient Rome
C.Indus Valley Civilization
D.Ancient China
Solution
Ancient China is known for its agricultural practices that included the use of the plow and the domestication of animals, which enhanced farming efficiency.
Q. The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 is significant for its impact on which aspect of border management?
A.Establishing trade routes in Asia
B.Dividing Africa among European powers
C.Defining the borders of the Ottoman Empire
D.Creating buffer states in Europe
Solution
The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 is significant for dividing Africa among European powers, leading to arbitrary borders that disregarded ethnic and cultural divisions.
Correct Answer: B — Dividing Africa among European powers
Q. The concept of 'climate refugees' emerged in response to which of the following phenomena? (2000)
A.Economic migration
B.Natural disasters
C.Political instability
D.Cultural assimilation
Solution
Climate refugees are people who are forced to leave their homes due to sudden or gradual changes in their environment, particularly natural disasters exacerbated by climate change.
Q. The concept of 'Sustainable Development' can be traced back to which of the following historical events? (1987)
A.A. The Stockholm Conference of 1972
B.B. The Brundtland Report of 1987
C.C. The Earth Summit of 1992
D.D. The Kyoto Protocol of 1997
Solution
The Brundtland Report of 1987 introduced the concept of 'Sustainable Development', emphasizing the need to meet present needs without compromising future generations.
Correct Answer: B — B. The Brundtland Report of 1987
Q. The concept of 'Sustainable Development' in the context of conservation was popularized by which report? (1987)
A.Brundtland Report
B.Rio Declaration
C.Kyoto Protocol
D.Paris Agreement
Solution
The Brundtland Report, published in 1987, popularized the concept of 'Sustainable Development', emphasizing the need for conservation while meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations.
Q. The concept of 'sustainable development' was popularized in which of the following reports? (1987)
A.Brundtland Report
B.IPCC Assessment Report
C.Rio+20 Outcome Document
D.Kyoto Protocol
Solution
The Brundtland Report, published in 1987, introduced the concept of sustainable development, emphasizing the need to balance economic growth with environmental protection.
Q. The economic policies of the Mughal Empire were characterized by which of the following?
A.Centralized control over trade
B.Decentralized revenue collection
C.Promotion of local handicrafts
D.All of the above
Solution
Mughal economic policies included centralized control over trade, decentralized revenue collection, and promotion of local handicrafts, contributing to a vibrant economy.
Q. The establishment of national parks in the United States was significantly influenced by which of the following events?
A.The Great Depression
B.The Industrial Revolution
C.The establishment of Yellowstone National Park
D.The Civil Rights Movement
Solution
The establishment of Yellowstone National Park in 1872 marked the beginning of the national park movement in the United States, influencing conservation efforts worldwide.
Correct Answer: C — The establishment of Yellowstone National Park