Environment, Technology and Society MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 6, 2024

  1. What is the primary focus of environmental sociology?
    a) The study of technological innovations
    b) The relationship between society and the environment, including the impact of social processes on environmental issues
    c) The development of new environmental policies
    d) The history of environmental movements
    Answer: b) The relationship between society and the environment, including the impact of social processes on environmental issues
  2. Which term refers to the impact of technology on the environment and the way societies interact with natural resources?
    a) Technological determinism
    b) Environmental impact
    c) Technological impact
    d) Ecological footprint
    Answer: d) Ecological footprint
  3. What does ‘sustainable development’ aim to achieve?
    a) Short-term economic gains without considering future impacts
    b) The use of technology to exploit natural resources
    c) Development that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
    d) Rapid industrialization at the expense of environmental conservation
    Answer: c) Development that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
  4. Which concept refers to the idea that technological advancements drive social change and transform society?
    a) Social construction of technology
    b) Technological determinism
    c) Social impact theory
    d) Environmental sociology
    Answer: b) Technological determinism
  5. What is ‘technological lag’?
    a) The delay in the adoption of new technologies by society
    b) The acceleration of technological advancements
    c) The process of integrating technology into traditional practices
    d) The decline in technological innovation
    Answer: a) The delay in the adoption of new technologies by society
  6. Which term describes the process by which societies adopt and adapt to new technologies, influencing social structures and cultural norms?
    a) Technological innovation
    b) Technological adaptation
    c) Technological diffusion
    d) Technological evolution
    Answer: c) Technological diffusion
  7. What does the ‘tragedy of the commons’ refer to?
    a) The positive outcomes of shared resource management
    b) The overuse and depletion of shared natural resources due to individual self-interest
    c) The creation of communal resources in developing societies
    d) The historical evolution of public land policies
    Answer: b) The overuse and depletion of shared natural resources due to individual self-interest
  8. Which of the following is an example of a technological solution aimed at environmental conservation?
    a) Increased use of fossil fuels
    b) Development of renewable energy sources
    c) Expansion of urban sprawl
    d) Enhancement of industrial waste
    Answer: b) Development of renewable energy sources
  9. How does ‘environmental justice’ relate to technology and society?
    a) It focuses on the equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens across different social groups
    b) It examines the role of technology in creating environmental problems
    c) It promotes technological advancements for economic gain
    d) It advocates for the use of traditional methods in environmental management
    Answer: a) It focuses on the equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens across different social groups
  10. What is ‘ecological modernization’?
    a) The belief that environmental problems can be solved through traditional practices
    b) The idea that economic growth and environmental protection can be achieved together through technological innovation and policy reforms
    c) The process of reverting to pre-industrial practices
    d) The use of technology to eliminate all environmental regulations
    Answer: b) The idea that economic growth and environmental protection can be achieved together through technological innovation and policy reforms

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