Introduction India, with its immense human capital and burgeoning economy, is at a pivotal juncture…
MCQs on the topic Green Technology: Towards Sustainable Industrialization
1. What is the primary aim of green technology?
a) Increasing industrial output
b) Enhancing resource efficiency while reducing environmental impact
c) Promoting fossil fuel usage
d) Increasing technological complexity
Answer: b) Enhancing resource efficiency while reducing environmental impact
2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of green technology?
a) Renewable energy utilization
b) Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
c) Use of toxic materials
d) Sustainable resource management
Answer: c) Use of toxic materials
3. Which renewable energy source is most commonly associated with green technology?
a) Nuclear energy
b) Solar energy
c) Coal energy
d) Petroleum energy
Answer: b) Solar energy
4. What is the key objective of the concept of sustainable industrialization?
a) Unlimited exploitation of resources
b) Economic growth with minimal environmental impact
c) Technological dependency
d) Reduction in industrial activities
Answer: b) Economic growth with minimal environmental impact
5. Which of these technologies is an example of green technology?
a) Single-use plastic manufacturing
b) Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
c) Hydraulic fracturing
d) Combustion engines
Answer: b) Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
6. What does the term “carbon footprint” refer to?
a) The amount of carbon dioxide emitted by industrial activities
b) The area covered by carbon-based substances
c) The lifespan of carbon molecules
d) The cost of carbon-related products
Answer: a) The amount of carbon dioxide emitted by industrial activities
7. Which international agreement focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
a) Paris Agreement
b) Bretton Woods Agreement
c) Kyoto Protocol
d) Both a and c
Answer: d) Both a and c
8. What is a key component of the circular economy model?
a) Increased waste production
b) Continuous use of resources through recycling
c) Single-use product lifecycle
d) Energy wastage
Answer: b) Continuous use of resources through recycling
9. What does “green building” focus on?
a) High energy consumption
b) Sustainable design and resource efficiency
c) Traditional construction methods
d) Non-renewable materials
Answer: b) Sustainable design and resource efficiency
10. Which of the following policies promotes green technology adoption?
a) Subsidies for fossil fuels
b) Tax incentives for renewable energy projects
c) Import tariffs on solar panels
d) Deregulation of pollution controls
Answer: b) Tax incentives for renewable energy projects
11. What is “greenwashing”?
a) Legitimate environmental certification
b) Misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product
c) A process to clean polluted water
d) Recycling of green waste
Answer: b) Misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product
12. Which industrial sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally?
a) Agriculture
b) Transportation
c) Energy generation
d) Manufacturing
Answer: c) Energy generation
13. What does the term “net zero emissions” mean?
a) Completely eliminating carbon emissions
b) Balancing carbon emissions with removal
c) Halting industrial activities
d) Zero energy consumption
Answer: b) Balancing carbon emissions with removal
14. What is a benefit of adopting green technology in industries?
a) Increased operational costs
b) Lower energy efficiency
c) Reduced environmental impact
d) Greater dependency on fossil fuels
Answer: c) Reduced environmental impact
15. Which of the following is an example of green energy?
a) Coal-fired power plants
b) Geothermal energy
c) Diesel generators
d) Natural gas
Answer: b) Geothermal energy
16. The primary goal of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 9 is to:
a) Halt industrial development
b) Promote industry, innovation, and infrastructure sustainably
c) Focus only on urbanization
d) Reduce technological advancements
Answer: b) Promote industry, innovation, and infrastructure sustainably
17. What is an example of industrial symbiosis?
a) Independent industrial units
b) Collaboration to use waste from one process as a resource for another
c) Competition between industries
d) Dismantling industrial clusters
Answer: b) Collaboration to use waste from one process as a resource for another
18. Which of the following technologies is critical for sustainable industrialization?
a) Blockchain technology
b) Artificial Intelligence in resource management
c) Hydraulic fracturing
d) Large-scale mining
Answer: b) Artificial Intelligence in resource management
19. What does “LEED certification” indicate in green buildings?
a) Traditional architecture
b) High environmental performance
c) Overconsumption of resources
d) Standard building practices
Answer: b) High environmental performance
20. Bio-based materials are produced from:
a) Fossil fuels
b) Renewable biological sources
c) Inorganic substances
d) Industrial waste
Answer: b) Renewable biological sources
21. What is the primary benefit of using green supply chains?
a) Reducing delivery timelines
b) Minimizing environmental and social impacts
c) Increasing energy consumption
d) Maximizing raw material usage
Answer: b) Minimizing environmental and social impacts
22. What is “energy efficiency”?
a) Using less energy to achieve the same output
b) Increasing energy consumption
c) Complete dependence on fossil fuels
d) Ignoring energy-saving technologies
Answer: a) Using less energy to achieve the same output
23. Which material is considered eco-friendly in construction?
a) Plastic
b) Bamboo
c) Asbestos
d) Concrete
Answer: b) Bamboo
24. “Green bonds” are financial instruments for:
a) Promoting traditional industries
b) Raising funds for environmentally sustainable projects
c) Investing in non-renewable resources
d) Funding fossil fuel-based industries
Answer: b) Raising funds for environmentally sustainable projects
25. What is the role of smart grids in green technology?
a) Promoting energy wastage
b) Efficient energy distribution and integration of renewable sources
c) Exclusive use of fossil fuels
d) Limiting energy accessibility
Answer: b) Efficient energy distribution and integration of renewable sources
26. Which country is the leading producer of solar energy?
a) India
b) United States
c) China
d) Germany
Answer: c) China
27. What is the primary aim of industrial decarbonization?
a) Reducing carbon emissions in industrial processes
b) Encouraging carbon-based fuels
c) Promoting traditional manufacturing methods
d) Decreasing renewable energy investments
Answer: a) Reducing carbon emissions in industrial processes
28. The principle of “cradle-to-cradle” design promotes:
a) Disposable products
b) Sustainable and perpetual resource use
c) Linear production processes
d) Waste generation
Answer: b) Sustainable and perpetual resource use
29. Which of the following is a direct benefit of green technology in agriculture?
a) Soil degradation
b) Increased pesticide usage
c) Conservation of natural resources
d) Loss of biodiversity
Answer: c) Conservation of natural resources
30. What is the significance of the Green Climate Fund (GCF)?
a) Promoting fossil fuels
b) Assisting developing countries in climate adaptation and mitigation
c) Funding deforestation projects
d) Encouraging industrial pollution
Answer: b) Assisting developing countries in climate adaptation and mitigation
