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Q1Consider the following statements regarding Human Ecology: 1. It studies the inter-relationship between humans and their natural, social, and built environments. 2. It only focuses on biological aspects of human adaptation. 3. The discipline emerged as a branch of anthropology and sociology. Which of the above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q2Which one of the following is NOT a principle of Human Ecology?MediumSolve →Q3Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Concept Meaning 1. Ecosystem Community of living organisms interacting with each other and their environment 2. Niche Role of a species within its ecosystem 3. Carrying Capacity Maximum population an environment can sustain Select the correct answer:MediumSolve →Q4In the context of Human Ecology, ‘Ecological Footprint’ refers to:MediumSolve →Q5Which of the following contributes to increasing the human ecological footprint? 1. High meat consumption 2. High reliance on fossil fuels 3. Urban sprawl Select the correct answer:MediumSolve →Q6In Human Ecology, the term ‘Resilience’ means:MediumSolve →Q7Which of the following is an example of a social adaptation to ecological constraints?MediumSolve →Q8Consider the following statements: 1. Cultural ecology is a subfield of Human Ecology. 2. Cultural ecology emphasizes how cultural beliefs help human groups adapt to their environment. Which of these is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q9Who among the following is considered the pioneer of the ‘Chicago School’ of Human Ecology?MediumSolve →Q10The term ‘Urban Heat Island’ is associated with:MediumSolve →

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