Hornbill Chapter 4 : The Ailing Planet: The Green Movement’s Role” MCQs

1. What does sustainable development refer to?

Increasing production without limits

Building more factories

Using resources wisely for the future

Focusing only on economic growth

2. Which species is responsible for the ailing condition of the planet?

Birds

Humans

Insects

Animals

3. Why does the author call the planet ‘ailing’?

Because of frequent earthquakes

Because of wars

Due to alien invasions

Due to environmental destruction

4. Who wrote ‘The Ailing Planet’?

Arundhati Roy

R.K. Narayan

Nani Palkhivala

Ruskin Bond

5. What is the major concern discussed in the chapter?

Political instability

Technological advancements

Economic recession

Environmental destruction

6. What does the chapter suggest about future generations?

They deserve a healthier planet

They should exploit resources

They should ignore environmental concerns

They should move to another planet

7. What has caused the depletion of Earth’s resources?

Overpopulation and exploitation

Space exploration

Scientific progress

Climate change alone

8. What term is used to describe the Earth in the chapter?

The motherland

The green paradise

The blue jewel

The ailing planet

9. How does the chapter describe human impact on Earth?

Humans are protecting biodiversity

Humans have no impact

Humans are depleting resources irresponsibly

Humans are improving the environment

10. What is the central theme of ‘The Ailing Planet’?

Environmental degradation

Medical advancements

Industrial growth

Space exploration