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Q · Sustainable DevelopmentMedium · 45s
Which is NOT a component of Ecological Footprint?
TopicSustainable Development
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Ecological footprint measures demand on nature — carbon, forest, fishing grounds, cropland, etc. The biodiversity index is separate.
Final Answer: Option C — Biodiversity index