MCQs - Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)- Environmental Scientist - TNPSC
MCQs on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the Degree level
Answers are given below with Explanations
1. How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are included in the United Nations 2030 Agenda?
A) 15
B) 16
C) 17
D) 18
2. What is the main objective of SDG 1?
A) End hunger
B) End poverty in all its forms everywhere
C) Ensure inclusive and equitable education
D) Promote economic growth
3. Which SDG is focused on climate action?
A) SDG 11
B) SDG 12
C) SDG 13
D) SDG 14
4. What is the theme of SDG 5?
A) Gender equality
B) Quality education
C) Clean water and sanitation
D) Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
5. Which SDG aims to “Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all”?
A) SDG 2
B) SDG 3
C) SDG 6
D) SDG 7
6. The SDGs succeeded which earlier global initiative?
A) Earth Summit Goals
B) World Development Goals
C) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
D) Kyoto Protocol
7. SDG 12 aims to ensure:
A) Affordable and clean energy
B) Sustainable consumption and production patterns
C) Reduced inequalities
D) Peace, justice, and strong institutions
8. Which SDG addresses the need for “Decent work and economic growth”?
A) SDG 7
B) SDG 8
C) SDG 9
D) SDG 10
9. The principle of “Leave No One Behind” is central to which agenda?
A) Agenda 21
B) Paris Agreement
C) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
D) Kyoto Protocol
10. SDG 17 is focused on:
A) Life below water
B) Strengthening global partnerships
C) Sustainable cities and communities
D) Zero hunger
ANSWERS:
1. How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are included in the United Nations 2030 Agenda?
A) 15
B) 16
C) 17
D) 18
Answer: C) 17
Explanation: There are 17 SDGs adopted in 2015 by all UN member states.
2. What is the main objective of SDG 1?
A) End hunger
B) End poverty in all its forms everywhere
C) Ensure inclusive and equitable education
D) Promote economic growth
Answer: B) End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Explanation: SDG 1 aims to eradicate extreme poverty globally.
3. Which SDG is focused on climate action?
A) SDG 11
B) SDG 12
C) SDG 13
D) SDG 14
Answer: C) SDG 13
Explanation: SDG 13 calls for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
4. What is the theme of SDG 5?
A) Gender equality
B) Quality education
C) Clean water and sanitation
D) Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
Answer: A) Gender equality
Explanation: SDG 5 promotes gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
5. Which SDG aims to “Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all”?
A) SDG 2
B) SDG 3
C) SDG 6
D) SDG 7
Answer: C) SDG 6
Explanation: SDG 6 focuses on water and sanitation issues worldwide.
6. The SDGs succeeded which earlier global initiative?
A) Earth Summit Goals
B) World Development Goals
C) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
D) Kyoto Protocol
Answer: C) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Explanation: The SDGs build upon and expand the scope of the MDGs (2000–2015).
7. SDG 12 aims to ensure:
A) Affordable and clean energy
B) Sustainable consumption and production patterns
C) Reduced inequalities
D) Peace, justice, and strong institutions
Answer: B) Sustainable consumption and production patterns
Explanation: SDG 12 promotes efficient resource use and responsible consumption.
8. Which SDG addresses the need for “Decent work and economic growth”?
A) SDG 7
B) SDG 8
C) SDG 9
D) SDG 10
Answer: B) SDG 8
Explanation: SDG 8 promotes sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth.
9. The principle of “Leave No One Behind” is central to which agenda?
A) Agenda 21
B) Paris Agreement
C) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
D) Kyoto Protocol
Answer: C) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Explanation: “Leave No One Behind” is a guiding principle of the SDGs.
10. SDG 17 is focused on:
A) Life below water
B) Strengthening global partnerships
C) Sustainable cities and communities
D) Zero hunger
Answer: B) Strengthening global partnerships
Explanation: SDG 17 promotes global collaboration to achieve all SDGs.
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