According to the World Commission on Environment and Development, sustainable development is defined as ?

A. Economic development that takes future generations into account

B. Development that focuses only on industrial growth

C. Development that prioritizes current needs over environmental concerns

D. Economic growth without any resource limitations

Which organization set the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

C. United Nations General Assembly

Which method should be adopted to avoid urban flooding?

A. Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS)

B. Conventional Stormwater Sewers

C. Deforestation of Urban Green Spaces

D. Increasing Impermeable Concrete Surfaces

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1.
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were set by the United Nations?
Correct Answer: B. 17
One-liner
The United Nations has set 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2.
According to the World Commission on Environment and Development, sustainable development is defined as ?
Correct Answer: A. Economic development that takes future generations into account
One-liner
According to the World Commission on Environment and Development (Brundtland Commission), sustainable development is defined as economic development that takes future generations into account.
3.
What is the target year for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Correct Answer: C. 2030
One-liner
The target year for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is 2030.
4.
Which organization set the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Correct Answer: C. United Nations General Assembly
One-liner
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.
5.
In which year were the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations General Assembly?
Correct Answer: D. 2015
One-liner
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.
6.
The optimal use of nature for the production of renewable energy and food is called _?
Correct Answer: D. Environmental biotechnology
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The optimal use of nature for the production of renewable energy and food is called Environmental biotechnology.
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Which method should be adopted to avoid urban flooding?
Correct Answer: A. Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS)
One-liner
Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) is the method adopted to avoid urban flooding by managing surface water runoff naturally.

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