RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) 2024 · Question 247 of 260

- Read the passage given below and answer the following questions In recent decades, Earth’s natural systems have shown signs of distress, with studies on planetary boundaries underscoring how human activities impact ecological limits. Several boundaries, such as those related to water, land, and pollution, have been stretched, indicating risks to the stability of ecosystems essential for life. These boundaries aim to set safe thresholds, allowing humanity to thrive without overwhelming Earth’s capacity to regenerate. However, industrial expansion, resource extraction, and land use changes have accelerated, placing various ecosystems under significant strain. To manage these pressures, global frameworks have been introduced over time, starting with development-focused goals that emphasized poverty and health. The evolution of these frameworks has led to comprehensive strategies addressing ecological issues alongside social and economic concerns. Efforts like these have also influenced environmental initiatives worldwide, encouraging models that prioritize resource sustainability and waste reduction. These models include rethinking production and consumption cycles to promote long-term resilience and ecological health. Efforts to maintain ecological balance must balance immediate needs with the planet's regenerative capacities. In response, certain sectors focus on building more resilient urban infrastructures and improving water resource management to curb pollution impacts. Yet, while governments and organizations promote sustainability, individual actions also play a role in supporting ecological goals and reducing ecological footprints. Cooperative global actions and technological advancements are pivotal, with frameworks and sustainable models aiming to meet both current and future needs. Organizations have called for integrated solutions that address interconnected issues across regional and global levels, given that ecological changes are rarely isolated. Climate resilience, biodiversity preservation, and innovative systems will be essential in mitigating risks as nations and industries strive for responsible resource use. Without such efforts, ecosystems may face long-lasting changes with unpredictable outcomes, ultimately affecting communities and economies globally. (This is a recreated passage and not the exact one asked in the exam) As per the cited report on planetary boundaries, humans have crossed the boundaries in which sector?

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1. AA. Freshwater and environmental pollutantsCorrect
2. BB. Ocean acidification
3. CC. Land and biomass degradation.
4. DD. Atmospheric aerosol loading
5. EE. Stratospheric ozone depletion