MCQ on SDGs: UN & NITI Aayog

These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)  derived from PIB, news papers, etc. MCQs on SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are conceptual as well as factual. 


These questions-answer will be useful for UPSC, UPPSC, and other Civil Service Prelims Examinations...

MCQ on SDGs



Que 1. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by United Nation in?

(a) 2015

(b) 2016

(c) 2017

(d) 2018

✔️  (a) 2015

 

Que 2. When was SDGs come in force?

(a) 2015

(b) 2016

(c) 2017

(d) 2018

✔️ (b) 2016

 

Que 3. How many goals and targets are there in SDGs?

(a) 15 and 129

(b) 16 and 149

(c) 17 and 169

(d) 18 and 189

✔️ (c) 17 and 169

 

Que 4. How many countries have signed the SDGs?

(a) 163

(b) 173

(c) 183

(d) 193

✔️ (d) 193

 

Que 5. Who is head of SDGs?

(a) Ban Ki-Moon

(b) Antonio Guterres

(c) Kofi Annan

(d) B B Ghali

✔️ (b) Antonio Guterres

 

Que 6. What is the 3rd goal of Sustainable Development Goal?

(a) End Poverty

(b) Zero Hunger

(c) Good Health & Well-being

(d) Gender Equality

✔️ (c) Good Health & Well-being

 

Que 7. What is the 1st goal of Sustainable Development Goal?

(a) End Poverty

(b) Zero Hunger

(c) Good Health & Well-being

(d) Gender Equality

✔️ (a) End Poverty

 

Also Read: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)


Que 8. SDG Index released by:

(a) UNDP

(b) WEF

(c) SDSN

(d) UNEP

✔️ (c) SDSN

The global edition of the SDG Index and Dashboard has been released annually since 2016 by SDSN (Sustainable Development Solution Network) and the Bertelsmann Stiftung.

 

Que 9. Which country is best in the SDG Index 2020?

(a) Finland

(b) Sweden

(c) Denmark

(d) Island

✔️ (b) Sweden

 

Que 10. What is the rank of India in SDG Index 2020?

(a) 110

(b) 113

(c) 115

(d) 117

✔️ (d) 117

 

Que 11. With reference to SDGs, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Global Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

2. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

✔️ (c) Both 1 and 2

 

Que 12. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding SDGs India Index?

1. It is published by NITI Aayog

2. It was launched in 2017

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

✔️ (a) 1 Only

NITI Aayog was launched first SDG India Index in December 2018, the index has become the primary tool for monitoring progress on the SDGs in the country and has simultaneously fostered competition among the States and Union Territories. Read More...

 

Que 13. Consider the following

1. The third edition of the SDG India Index covers 16 Goals on 115 quantitative indicators.

2. The titled of 3rd edition- SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020–21: Partnerships in the Decade of Action.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

✔️ (c) Both 1 and 2

 

Que 14. With reference to methodology of SDG India Index, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The scores range between 0–100.

2. It is classified in – Aspirant 0-49, Performer 50-64 and Front-Runner 65-99.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

✔️ (c) Both 1 and 2

 

Que 15. Consider the following statements regarding SDGs?

1. SDGs goals apply to all countries

2. It apply for developing countries only

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

✔️ (a) 1 Only

The SDGs goals are universal and apply to all countries.

Que 16. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding SDGs India Index?

1. There are 5 Aspirant States/UTs

2. 15 states/UTs are in the performer category

3. 22 states/UTs in the front runner category.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1 and 2 Only

(b) 2 and 3 Only

(c) 1 and 3 Only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

✔️ (b) 2 and 3 Only

Currently, there are no states in the aspirant and achiever category; 15 states/UTs are in the performer category and 22 states/UTs in the front runner category.


Source: PIB, Daily Issues3

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