Sustainable Development and Green Technology MCQs

1. What is the main goal of sustainable development?
(A) Increase industrial growth at all costs
(B) Use natural resources without any limits
(C) Meet present needs without compromising future generations
(D) Rapid urbanization

2. Which of the following is an example of green technology?
(A) Diesel engines
(B) Coal power plants
(C) Solar panels
(D) Plastic packaging

3. Which of the following sectors contributes most to global greenhouse gas emissions?
(A) Agriculture
(B) Construction
(C) Transportation
(D) Energy production

4. What does the term “renewable energy” refer to?
(A) Energy from non-recyclable resources
(B) Energy from fossil fuels
(C) Energy that is naturally replenished
(D) Energy used in industries

5. Which international agreement focuses on reducing climate change impacts?
(A) Geneva Convention
(B) Paris Agreement
(C) Kyoto Declaration
(D) Montreal Protocol

6. What is the main purpose of green buildings?
(A) Use more water and electricity
(B) Reduce pollution and energy use
(C) Increase construction costs
(D) Use traditional materials only

7. Which of the following is a sustainable agricultural practice?
(A) Monoculture farming
(B) Slash and burn
(C) Crop rotation
(D) Overgrazing

8. What does the term “carbon footprint” refer to?
(A) The amount of soil used in agriculture
(B) The total greenhouse gases emitted by human activity
(C) The size of industrial buildings
(D) The number of vehicles on the road

9. What is a benefit of using public transportation?
(A) Increased noise pollution
(B) Higher carbon emissions
(C) Reduced fuel consumption and emissions
(D) Increased traffic jams

10. Which of the following supports the idea of sustainable consumption?
(A) Buying more than needed
(B) Using disposable items
(C) Recycling and reusing
(D) Wasting food and water