Beginner MCQs on Sustainability

What does "sustainability" primarily focus on?

• Economic growth only

• Environmental protection only

• Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs

• Technological advancements

Which of these is NOT a pillar of sustainability?

• Economic

• Environmental

• Social

• Technological

What is the main goal of sustainable development?

• Increasing industrial productivity

• Balancing economic, environmental, and social needs

• Reducing taxes

• Promoting fossil fuel usage

Which of the following is an example of renewable energy?

• Coal

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

• Nuclear energy

Which international agreement focuses on climate change?

• Kyoto Protocol

• Montreal Protocol

• Paris Agreement

• Basel Convention

What is deforestation?

• Planting new forests

• Cutting down trees in forests

• Preserving biodiversity

• Reducing pollution in forests

Which of these is a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Argon

What does "reduce, reuse, recycle" aim to achieve?

• Increase waste production

• Minimize waste and conserve resources

• Promote industrial growth

• Create more landfill sites

Which energy source has the lowest environmental impact?

• Oil

• Wind power

• Coal

• Diesel

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life forms in a given area

• A type of pollution

• The process of cutting down forests

• A method of sustainable farming