Sustainable development aims to balance economic growth with:
A) Military expansion
B) Environmental protection and social equity
C) Increased industrialization
D) Short-term economic gains
Which international agreement focuses on global climate action?
A) Kyoto Protocol
B) Bretton Woods Agreement
C) GATT
D) NAFTA
The Green Economy emphasizes:
A) Fossil fuel dependency
B) Sustainable resource use and low-carbon growth
C) Higher government debt
D) Reduction in agricultural output
Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?
A) Exploiting resources without limitation
B) Meeting present needs without compromising future generations
C) Prioritizing economic growth over all else
D) Ignoring social equity concerns
Which United Nations initiative outlines global sustainability goals?
A) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
B) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
C) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
D) Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs)
Which sector is most responsible for carbon emissions?
A) Agriculture
B) Energy production
C) Tourism
D) Textile industry
What is the main goal of a circular economy?
A) Promote linear production and disposal
B) Encourage continuous resource use and recycling
C) Increase waste production
D) Focus on fossil fuel energy
Which type of energy is NOT considered renewable?
A) Solar
B) Wind
C) Coal
D) Hydropower
What does “carbon footprint” measure?
A) The number of trees planted in a region
B) The total greenhouse gases emitted by an individual or organization
C) The amount of water consumed daily
D) The level of biodiversity in an area
Which economic measure accounts for environmental costs?
A) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
B) Green GDP
C) National Income
D) Trade Balance
What is an example of sustainable agriculture?
A) Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
B) Crop rotation and organic farming
C) Deforestation for farmland expansion
D) Overuse of groundwater resources
Which international event focuses on sustainable development and climate change?
A) G7 Summit
B) COP (Conference of the Parties)
C) World Trade Organization (WTO) Conference
D) Davos Economic Forum
Which of the following is an example of a green technology?
A) Coal-fired power plants
B) Electric vehicles
C) Single-use plastics
D) Diesel-powered generators
Which financial tool promotes sustainable development?
A) Green Bonds
B) Credit Default Swaps
C) Hedge Funds
D) Derivatives
What is an example of sustainable urban planning?
A) Expanding road networks for cars
B) Increasing green spaces and public transport
C) Reducing public transport investments
D) Eliminating pedestrian zones
Which industry has the highest impact on deforestation?
A) Fashion
B) Oil and gas
C) Agriculture
D) Telecommunications
What is the primary goal of eco-tourism?
A) Promote mass tourism
B) Reduce environmental impact while supporting local communities
C) Increase profits for large travel corporations
D) Build more luxury resorts
Which renewable energy source depends on underground heat?
A) Solar
B) Geothermal
C) Wind
D) Biomass
Which gas is the biggest contributor to global warming?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Nitrogen
D) Helium
What is a key benefit of sustainable businesses?
A) Higher pollution rates
B) Long-term environmental and financial stability
C) Increased resource depletion
D) Short-term profit maximization
Which global financial institution supports sustainable development projects?
A) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B) World Bank
C) Federal Reserve
D) World Trade Organization (WTO)
What is an example of sustainable water management?
A) Over-extraction of groundwater
B) Rainwater harvesting
C) Increased industrial water pollution
D) Large-scale water wastage
Which practice helps reduce food waste?
A) Overproduction of food
B) Composting and better food distribution
C) Increasing food transportation costs
D) Selling expired products
What does ESG stand for in sustainable business practices?
A) Economic, Social, and Growth
B) Environmental, Social, and Governance
C) Energy, Sustainability, and Greenhouse
D) Equity, Security, and Growth
Which of the following is an unsustainable energy source?
A) Hydropower
B) Wind
C) Natural Gas
D) Solar
What is the main objective of the Paris Agreement?
A) Reduce military conflicts
B) Strengthen international trade policies
C) Limit global temperature rise
D) Increase oil production
Which of the following is a key principle of a green economy?
A) Maximizing resource extraction
B) Promoting sustainable consumption and production
C) Encouraging waste generation
D) Ignoring climate policies
What is the role of carbon pricing?
A) Increase the cost of fossil fuels to reduce emissions
B) Reduce the cost of renewable energy
C) Promote unlimited fossil fuel consumption
D) Encourage deforestation
Which of the following is a major threat to sustainable development?
A) Climate change
B) Renewable energy investments
C) Circular economy practices
D) Green policies
