Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) MCQs

1. What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
A) A set of guidelines for economic growth only
B) A set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations to address poverty, inequality, climate change, and other global challenges by 2030
C) A plan to reduce the number of countries in the world
D) A list of goals that only focus on environmental sustainability
Answer: B) A set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations to address poverty, inequality, climate change, and other global challenges by 2030

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the 17 SDGs?
A) No Poverty
B) Zero Hunger
C) Space Exploration
D) Climate Action
Answer: C) Space Exploration

3. Which SDG focuses specifically on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all?
A) SDG 2: Zero Hunger
B) SDG 4: Quality Education
C) SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
D) SDG 13: Climate Action
Answer: B) SDG 4: Quality Education

4. What is the primary focus of SDG 13?
A) To promote gender equality
B) To take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
C) To ensure access to clean water and sanitation for all
D) To eradicate extreme poverty
Answer: B) To take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

5. Which SDG aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls?
A) SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
B) SDG 5: Gender Equality
C) SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
D) SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Answer: B) SDG 5: Gender Equality

6. What does SDG 7 focus on?
A) Affordable and clean energy
B) Sustainable cities and communities
C) Life below water
D) Responsible consumption and production
Answer: A) Affordable and clean energy

7. Which SDG is aimed at promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions?
A) SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
B) SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
C) SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
D) SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Answer: C) SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

8. What is the goal of SDG 14?
A) To promote sustainable agriculture
B) To conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources
C) To ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
D) To end all forms of poverty
Answer: B) To conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources

9. Which SDG is focused on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation?
A) SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
B) SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
C) SDG 15: Life on Land
D) SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Answer: A) SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

10. What is the overarching goal of SDG 1?
A) To end hunger
B) To end poverty in all its forms everywhere
C) To promote clean water and sanitation
D) To combat climate change
Answer: B) To end poverty in all its forms everywhere