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2019 · Q88

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in respect of the 'ecoradicals'?

  1. 1They believe that human societies on earth are moving dangerously closer to the limits of the earth's carrying capacity
  2. 2They call for strict population control
  3. 3They stress for less consumption oriented and waste-producing way of life

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

general-sciencebiotech-environment-science
  1. A1 only
  2. B2 only
  3. C1, 2 and 3
  4. D2 and 3 only

Explanation

Ecoradicals (deep ecologists) hold that human societies are approaching the limits of Earth's carrying capacity (1), call for strict population control (2), and advocate a less consumption-oriented, less waste-producing way of life (3). All three statements are correct - C.