World GK MCQs

Sustainable Development MCQs with Answers

What does the abbreviation “SDG” stand for in the context of sustainable development?
a) Sustainable Development Goals
b) Sustainable Development Guidelines
c) Sustainable Development Governance
d) Sustainable Development Groups
Answer: a) Sustainable Development Goals

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
a) Economic growth at any cost
b) Exploitation of natural resources
c) Social equality and justice
d) Short-term decision making
Answer: c) Social equality and justice

Which international agreement focuses on combating climate change and promoting sustainable development?
a) Paris Agreement
b) Kyoto Protocol
c) Montreal Protocol
d) Rio Declaration
Answer: a) Paris Agreement

What is the main objective of sustainable development?
a) Preservation of natural resources
b) Economic prosperity for all
c) Social welfare and justice
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

Which of the following is NOT one of the three pillars of sustainable development?
a) Economic development
b) Environmental protection
c) Social inclusion
d) Technological advancement
Answer: d) Technological advancement

What does the concept of “intergenerational equity” refer to in sustainable development?
a) Fair distribution of resources among different generations
b) Collaboration between different age groups for sustainable solutions
c) Equal representation of different generations in decision-making processes
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Fair distribution of resources among different generations

Which organization is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
a) United Nations
b) World Bank
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) World Trade Organization (WTO)
Answer: a) United Nations

What is the aim of Goal 13 of the SDGs?
a) Gender equality
b) Climate action
c) Quality education
d) Affordable and clean energy
Answer: b) Climate action

Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?
a) Solar power
b) Wind power
c) Natural gas
d) Hydroelectric power
Answer: c) Natural gas

What does the term “circular economy” refer to in the context of sustainable development?
a) A system where waste is minimized and resources are used efficiently
b) A model of economic growth based on constant consumption and production
c) An approach that focuses on maximizing profits without considering environmental impact
d) A form of governance that promotes social and economic equality
Answer: a) A system where waste is minimized and resources are used efficiently

What does the abbreviation “UNEP” stand for?
a) United Nations Environment Program
b) United Nations Economic Program
c) United Nations Education Program
d) United Nations Employment Program
Answer: a) United Nations Environment Program

Which of the following is NOT a sustainable farming practice?
a) Organic farming
b) Agrochemical-intensive farming
c) Permaculture
d) Crop rotation
Answer: b) Agrochemical-intensive farming

What is the objective of Goal 7 of the SDGs?
a) Climate action
b) Clean water and sanitation
c) Affordable and clean energy
d) Sustainable cities and communities
Answer: c) Affordable and clean energy

What does the concept of “biodiversity” refer to?
a) The variety of plant and animal species in an ecosystem
b) The economic value of natural resources
c) The equality and justice in society
d) The technological advancements in a region
Answer: a) The variety of plant and animal species in an ecosystem

Which of the following is NOT a form of pollution?
a) Air pollution
b) Water pollution
c) Soil pollution
d) Renewable energy
Answer: d) Renewable energy

What is the purpose of Goal 15 of the SDGs?
a) Responsible consumption and production
b) Life on land (conservation and restoration of ecosystems)
c) Quality education
d) Gender equality
Answer: b) Life on land (conservation and restoration of ecosystems)

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable transportation mode?
a) Single-occupancy car
b) Diesel-powered buses
c) Bicycle
d) Airplane
Answer: c) Bicycle

What is the primary purpose of Goal 11 of the SDGs?
a) Climate action
b) Sustainable cities and communities
c) Gender equality
d) No poverty
Answer: b) Sustainable cities and communities

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
a) Solar energy
b) Timber
c) Wind energy
d) Fossil fuels
Answer: d) Fossil fuels

What is the objective of Goal 12 of the SDGs?
a) Responsible consumption and production
b) Clean water and sanitation
c) Affordable and clean energy
d) Zero hunger
Answer: a) Responsible consumption and production

What does the abbreviation “COP” stand for in the context of international climate change negotiations?
a) Conference of Parties
b) Committee of Participants
c) Convention on Pollution
d) Committee on Preservation
Answer: a) Conference of Parties

Which of the following is a renewable resource?
a) Natural gas
b) Coal
c) Geothermal energy
d) Nuclear power
Answer: c) Geothermal energy

What is the objective of Goal 6 of the SDGs?
a) Clean water and sanitation
b) Climate action
c) Quality education
d) Gender equality
Answer: a) Clean water and sanitation

What is the primary purpose of Goal 9 of the SDGs?
a) Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
b) Reduced inequalities
c) Good health and well-being
d) Decent work and economic growth
Answer: a) Industry, innovation, and infrastructure

Which of the following is a sustainable tourism practice?
a) Mass tourism without regard for local communities and environment
b) Conservation of cultural heritage sites
c) Exploitation of natural resources for tourism development
d) Uncontrolled development of tourist destinations
Answer: b) Conservation of cultural heritage sites

What is the objective of Goal 14 of the SDGs?
a) Climate action
b) Quality education
c) Life below water (conservation and sustainable use of oceans and marine resources)
d) Decent work and economic growth
Answer: c) Life below water (conservation and sustainable use of oceans and marine resources)

Which of the following is NOT a social indicator of sustainable development?
a) Poverty rate
b) Literacy rate
c) Gross domestic product (GDP)
d) Gender equality index
Answer: c) Gross domestic product (GDP)

What does the concept of “ecotourism” promote?
a) Responsible travel that supports conservation efforts and benefits local communities
b) Mass tourism without regard for environmental impact
c) Exploitation of natural resources for tourism development
d) Uncontrolled development of tourist destinations
Answer: a) Responsible travel that supports conservation efforts and benefits local communities

What is the primary purpose of Goal 4 of the SDGs?
a) Quality education
b) Climate action
c) Clean water and sanitation
d) Affordable and clean energy
Answer: a) Quality education

Which of the following is a sustainable waste management practice?
a) Landfilling without sorting or recycling
b) Incineration of all waste
c) Composting and recycling
d) Dumping waste into water bodies
Answer: c) Composting and recycling

What does the abbreviation “UNDP” stand for?
a) United Nations Development Program
b) United Nations Disaster Program
c) United Nations Diplomatic Program
d) United Nations Democracy Program
Answer: a) United Nations Development Program

Which of the following is a sustainable forestry practice?
a) Clear-cutting of forests without replanting
b) Illegal logging for economic gain
c) Selective cutting and replanting of trees
d) Conversion of forests into agricultural land
Answer: c) Selective cutting and replanting of trees

What is the objective of Goal 2 of the SDGs?
a) Zero hunger
b) Climate action
c) Quality education
d) Gender equality
Answer: a) Zero hunger

What does the concept of “sustainable consumption” refer to?
a) Responsible use of resources to meet current and future needs
b) Overconsumption and excessive waste generation
c) Promotion of disposable and single-use products
d) Exploitation of resources for economic growth
Answer: a) Responsible use of resources to meet current and future needs

What is the primary purpose of Goal 8 of the SDGs?
a) Decent work and economic growth
b) Affordable and clean energy
c) Climate action
d) Quality education
Answer: a) Decent work and economic growth

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable building practice?
a) Construction of energy-efficient buildings
b) Use of single-use materials in construction
c) Neglecting insulation and ventilation in buildings
d) Unauthorized construction in protected areas
Answer: a) Construction of energy-efficient buildings

What is the primary purpose of Goal 1 of the SDGs?
a) No poverty
b) Climate action
c) Clean water and sanitation
d) Affordable and clean energy
Answer: a) No poverty

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for promoting sustainable development?
a) Conservation of natural resources
b) Sustainable agriculture
c) Overexploitation of ecosystems
d) Renewable energy sources
Answer: c) Overexploitation of ecosystems

What is the objective of Goal 3 of the SDGs?
a) Good health and well-being
b) Climate action
c) Quality education
d) Gender equality
Answer: a) Good health and well-being

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable fishing practice?
a) Overfishing and depletion of fish stocks
b) Use of destructive fishing methods
c) Implementation of catch limits and protected areas
d) Dumping of fishing waste into oceans
Answer: c) Implementation of catch limits and protected areas

 

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