1. What is the main focus of sustainable development?

A) Economic growth

B) Social exclusion

C) Environmental protection

D) Political dominance

Answer: C) Environmental protection

2. Which element is NOT crucial for achieving sustainable development?

A) Economic growth

B) Social inclusion

C) Environmental protection

D) Technological stagnation

Answer: D) Technological stagnation

3. What is one of the challenges related to population in sustainable development?

A) Decreasing urbanization

B) Limited access to education

C) Overconsumption of resources

D) Equal distribution of wealth

Answer: C) Overconsumption of resources

4. Sustainable agriculture focuses on:

A) Maximizing short-term profits

B) Using unsustainable cultivation techniques

C) Promoting high yields at the expense of soil integrity

D) Effective seeding techniques and crop rotation

Answer: D) Effective seeding techniques and crop rotation

5. Which energy source is NOT considered sustainable for long-term use?

A) Solar power

B) Wind power

C) Fossil fuels

D) Hydroelectric power

Answer: C) Fossil fuels

6. What is a key aspect of managing the commons in sustainable development?

A) Privatizing natural resources

B) Encouraging overexploitation

C) Promoting sustainable resource use

D) Ignoring community involvement

Answer: C) Promoting sustainable resource use

7. Conflict and environmental degradation are linked to:

A) Peaceful resolutions

B) Sustainable resource management

C) Overpopulation

D) Environmental conservation

Answer: C) Overpopulation
 8. What is a critical indicator of development in the human development approach?

A) GDP growth

B) Access to education

C) Military expenditure

D) Income inequality

Answer: B) Access to education

9. Which factor is NOT considered a challenge for sustainable development?

A) Population growth

B) Food security

C) Renewable energy sources

D) Urbanization

Answer: C) Renewable energy sources

10. Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of:

A) Present and past generation

B) Present and future generations

C) Future generations only

D) Government officials

Answer: B) Present and future generations

11. What is a key issue related to food security in sustainable development?

 A) Overproduction of crops

B) Lack of agricultural innovation

C) Unequal distribution of food resources

D) Excessive food waste

Answer: C) Unequal distribution of food resources

12. Urban challenges in sustainable development include:

A) Decreasing population density

B) Lack of infrastructure development

C) Limited access to healthcare

D) Promotion of sustainable transportation

Answer: B) Lack of infrastructure development

13. Which industry practice is NOT aligned with sustainable development goals? A)
Recycling and waste reduction B) Use of renewable energy sources C) Pollution control
measures D) Deforestation for short-term profit Answer: D) Deforestation for short-term
profit

What is a critical aspect of promoting species and ecosystems in sustainable development? A)

Encouraging habitat destruction B) Prioritizing economic growth over conservation C)
Implementing biodiversity conservation measures D) Ignoring the impact of climate change
Answer: C) Implementing biodiversity conservation measures

How does sustainable development address conflict and environmental degradation? A) By

promoting resource exploitation B) By encouraging sustainable resource management C) By
ignoring the impact of population growth D) By prioritizing economic interests over
environmental concerns Answer: B) By encouraging sustainable resource management

Which approach emphasizes the importance of social inclusion in development? A) Positivist

approach B) Human development approach C) Economic growth approach D) Technological
advancement approach Answer: B) Human development approach

What is a key factor in achieving sustainable development goals? A) Short-term profit

maximization B) Environmental degradation C) Long-term resource conservation D) Social
exclusion Answer: C) Long-term resource conservation

Sustainable agriculture aims to: A) Deplete soil nutrients B) Increase reliance on chemical
fertilizers C) Promote biodiversity and soil health D) Encourage monoculture farming Answer:
C) Promote biodiversity and soil health

Which energy source is considered a renewable option for sustainable development? A) Coal B)
Natural gas C) Solar D) Nuclear Answer: C) Solar

What is a common challenge in managing the commons for sustainable development? A)

Overexploitation of resources B) Community involvement C) Sustainable resource use D)
Privatization of natural resources Answer: A) Overexploitation of resources

Conflict and environmental degradation are exacerbated by: A) Population control measures B)
Sustainable resource management C) Overconsumption of resources D) Environmental
conservation efforts Answer: C) Overconsumption of resources
What is a key indicator of development in the positivist approach? A) Access to healthcare B)
Technological advancement C) Income inequality D) GDP growth Answer: D) GDP growth

Which factor is NOT a challenge for sustainable development? A) Population growth B) Food
security C) Renewable energy sources D) Urbanization Answer: C) Renewable energy sources

Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of: A) Present and past generations B) Present
and future generations C) Future generations only D) Government officials Answer: B) Present
and future generations

What is a key issue related to food security in sustainable development? A) Overproduction of

crops B) Lack of agricultural innovation C) Unequal distribution of food resources D) Excessive
food waste Answer: C) Unequal distribution of food resources

Urban challenges in sustainable development include: A) Decreasing population density B) Lack

of infrastructure development C) Limited access to healthcare D) Promotion of sustainable
transportation Answer: B) Lack of infrastructure development

Which industry practice is NOT aligned with sustainable development goals? A) Recycling and
waste reduction B) Use of renewable energy sources C) Pollution control measures D)
Deforestation for short-term profit Answer: D) Deforestation for short-term profit

What is a critical aspect of promoting species and ecosystems in sustainable development? A)

Encouraging habitat destruction B) Prioritizing economic growth over conservation C)
Implementing biodiversity conservation measures D) Ignoring the impact of climate change
Answer: C) Implementing biodiversity conservation measures

How does sustainable development address conflict and environmental degradation? A) By

promoting resource exploitation B) By encouraging sustainable resource management C) By
ignoring the impact of population growth D) By prioritizing economic interests over
environmental concerns Answer: B) By encouraging sustainable resource management

Which approach emphasizes the importance of social inclusion in development? A) Positivist

approach B) Human development approach C) Economic growth approach D) Technological
advancement approach Answer: B) Human development approach

What is a key factor in achieving sustainable development goals? A) Short-term profit

maximization B) Environmental degradation C) Long-term resource conservation D) Social
exclusion Answer: C) Long-term resource conservation

Sustainable agriculture aims to: A) Deplete soil nutrients B) Increase reliance on chemical
fertilizers C) Promote biodiversity and soil health D) Encourage monoculture farming Answer:
C) Promote biodiversity and soil health

Which energy source is considered a renewable option for sustainable development? A) Coal B)
Natural gas C) Solar D) Nuclear Answer: C) Solar
What is a common challenge in managing the commons for sustainable development? A)
Overexploitation of resources B) Community involvement C) Sustainable resource use D)
Privatization of natural resources Answer: A) Overexploitation of resources

Conflict and environmental degradation are exacerbated by: A) Population control measures B)
Sustainable resource management C) Overconsumption of resources D) Environmental
conservation efforts Answer: C) Overconsumption of resources

What is a key indicator of development in the positivist approach? A) Access to healthcare B)

Technological advancement C) Income inequality D) GDP growth Answer: D) GDP growth

Which factor is NOT a challenge for sustainable development? A) Population growth B) Food
security C) Renewable energy sources D) Urbanization Answer: C) Renewable energy sources

Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of: A) Present and past generations B) Present
and future