Sustainable Development and Cooperatives MCQs

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1. Which UN Sustainable Development Goal aligns most closely with cooperative principles?
(A) SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
(B) SDG 13 (Climate Action)
(C) SDG 3 (Good Health)
(D) SDG 16 (Peace and Justice)

2. How do cooperatives contribute to environmental sustainability?
(A) By maximizing individual profits
(B) Through collective resource management
(C) By reducing member participation
(D) Through government subsidies

3. What percentage of renewable energy projects in Europe are cooperative-owned?
(A) 15%
(B) 30%
(C) 45%
(D) 60%

4. Which country’s agricultural cooperatives are leaders in organic farming?
(A) India
(B) Denmark
(C) Brazil
(D) Japan

5. What makes cooperatives effective for achieving social sustainability?
(A) Their profit-maximization approach
(B) Democratic member control
(C) Exclusion of marginalized groups
(D) Dependence on single leaders

6. Which innovative model combines cooperatives with circular economy principles?
(A) Worker buyout cooperatives
(B) Waste-recycling cooperatives
(C) Traditional shareholder models
(D) Government-run enterprises

7. How many people worldwide are employed by cooperatives?
(A) 100 million
(B) 250 million
(C) 400 million
(D) 550 million

8. Which African country has successfully used cooperatives for water sustainability?
(A) Kenya
(B) South Africa
(C) Rwanda
(D) Nigeria

9. What percentage of cooperative enterprises survive their first decade compared to conventional businesses?
(A) 10-15% more
(B) 25-30% more
(C) 40-45% more
(D) 60-65% more

10. Which cooperative principle specifically addresses sustainable development?
(A) Voluntary and open membership
(B) Concern for community
(C) Political neutrality
(D) Limited interest on capital

Module 1: Introduction to Cooperatives MCQs

Definition and Principles of Cooperatives (ICA principles) MCQs
Types of Cooperatives: Agricultural, Consumer, Credit, Housing, Marketing, Industrial MCQs
Objectives and Functions of Cooperatives MCQs

Module 2: History of the Cooperative Movement MCQs

Origin of the Cooperative Movement (Globally and in British India) MCQs
Rochdale Pioneers and Early Models MCQs
Cooperative Movement in British India and Post-Partition Pakistan MCQs

Module 3: Legal Framework MCQs

Cooperative Societies Act (1925) MCQs
Provincial Cooperative Laws and Acts MCQs
Registration, Regulation, and Supervision of Cooperatives in Pakistan MCQs

Module 4: Cooperative Movement in Pakistan MCQs – A Historical Overview

Early Development (1947–1970) MCQs
Nationalization Era and its Impact (1970s) MCQs
Revival and Policy Shifts (1980s–2000s) MCQs
Modern-Day Cooperative Trends (2000–present) MCQs

Module 5: Structure and Organization of Cooperatives MCQs

Governance and Management of Cooperatives MCQs
Membership and Voting Rights MCQs
Sources of Capital and Financing MCQs
Auditing and Accountability in Cooperatives MCQs

Module 6: Sector-wise Analysis of Cooperatives in Pakistan MCQs

Agricultural Cooperatives MCQs
Credit and Saving Cooperatives (Cooperative Banks) MCQs
Industrial and Artisan Cooperatives MCQs
Women and Youth Cooperatives MCQs
Housing and Urban Cooperatives MCQs

Module 7: Role of Cooperatives in Rural Development MCQs

Poverty Alleviation MCQs
Employment Generation MCQs
Access to Credit and Resources MCQs
Women Empowerment MCQs

Module 8: Challenges Facing Cooperatives Today MCQs

Corruption and Mismanagement MCQs
Political Interference MCQs
Lack of Awareness and Education MCQs
Inadequate Policy Support MCQs

Module 9: Case Studies and Field Reports MCQs

Successful Cooperative Models in Pakistan MCQs
Comparative Case Studies (India, Bangladesh, etc.) MCQs
Student Field Visit Report / Research Assignment MCQs

Module 10: Future of Cooperatives in Pakistan MCQs