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Write true or false for the following statements:

Non-judicious use of forest resources has a very little effect on biodiversity.

False

Non-judicious use of forest resources creates a large impact on biodiversity as forests are the main habitats of all flora and fauna species and damaging them might create havoc on the lives of all living beings living in that area.


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Among the statements given below select the ones that correctly describe the concept of sustainable development:

(i) planned growth with minimum damage to the environment.


(ii) growth irrespective of the extent of damage caused to the environment.


(iii) stopping all development work to conserve the environment.


(iv) growth that is acceptable to all the stakeholders.

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Write true or false for the following statements:

A loss of diversity may lead to a loss of ecological stability.

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Write true or false for the following statements:

Natural resources must be used with due caution for our economic and social growth, and to meet our material aspirations.

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Write true or false for the following statements:

The environment is only regarded as a pristine collection of plants and animals.