Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and India’s Progress” for Civil Services Examination
- Which of the following is NOT one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations?
- A) No Poverty
- B) Climate Action
- C) Gender Equality
- D) Space Exploration
- Answer: D) Space Exploration
- India’s progress towards achieving SDG 1 (No Poverty) is measured through which of the following indicators?
- A) Percentage of population living below the national poverty line
- B) Access to clean water
- C) Literacy rate
- D) Health care access
- Answer: A) Percentage of population living below the national poverty line
- Which Indian scheme is aimed at reducing poverty and improving economic opportunities for marginalized communities?
- A) Swachh Bharat Mission
- B) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
- C) Jan Dhan Yojana
- D) MGNREGA
- Answer: D) MGNREGA
- Which of the following goals focuses on ensuring access to affordable and clean energy for all?
- A) SDG 7
- B) SDG 9
- C) SDG 11
- D) SDG 12
- Answer: A) SDG 7
- The “Clean India Mission” aligns with which of the following SDGs?
- A) SDG 1
- B) SDG 6
- C) SDG 11
- D) SDG 13
- Answer: B) SDG 6
- Which SDG aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls?
- A) SDG 3
- B) SDG 5
- C) SDG 8
- D) SDG 10
- Answer: B) SDG 5
- The “National Health Mission” in India primarily supports which SDG?
- A) SDG 3
- B) SDG 4
- C) SDG 8
- D) SDG 12
- Answer: A) SDG 3
- Which Indian initiative is associated with SDG 4 (Quality Education)?
- A) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
- B) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
- C) Skill India
- D) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
- Answer: B) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
- Which SDG addresses the challenge of sustainable cities and communities?
- A) SDG 9
- B) SDG 10
- C) SDG 11
- D) SDG 12
- Answer: C) SDG 11
- The Indian government’s “Make in India” initiative is aligned with which SDG?
- A) SDG 1
- B) SDG 8
- C) SDG 9
- D) SDG 13
- Answer: B) SDG 8
- Which goal emphasizes the importance of clean water and sanitation for all?
- A) SDG 4
- B) SDG 6
- C) SDG 7
- D) SDG 8
- Answer: B) SDG 6
- Which program is specifically aimed at improving the sanitation infrastructure in India?
- A) National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
- B) Swachh Bharat Mission
- C) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
- D) Digital India
- Answer: B) Swachh Bharat Mission
- What does SDG 13 focus on?
- A) Climate Action
- B) Clean Water
- C) Affordable Energy
- D) Health
- Answer: A) Climate Action
- Which SDG aims to reduce inequality within and among countries?
- A) SDG 9
- B) SDG 10
- C) SDG 11
- D) SDG 12
- Answer: B) SDG 10
- The “Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana” aligns with which SDG?
- A) SDG 1
- B) SDG 3
- C) SDG 7
- D) SDG 9
- Answer: C) SDG 7
- Which SDG focuses on sustainable consumption and production patterns?
- A) SDG 10
- B) SDG 11
- C) SDG 12
- D) SDG 13
- Answer: C) SDG 12
- The Indian initiative “Skill India” contributes to which SDG?
- A) SDG 1
- B) SDG 4
- C) SDG 8
- D) SDG 9
- Answer: C) SDG 8
- Which SDG is concerned with protecting life on land?
- A) SDG 13
- B) SDG 14
- C) SDG 15
- D) SDG 16
- Answer: C) SDG 15
- The Indian initiative “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” is aligned with which SDG?
- A) SDG 2
- B) SDG 3
- C) SDG 4
- D) SDG 5
- Answer: D) SDG 5
- Which SDG focuses on the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies?
- A) SDG 15
- B) SDG 16
- C) SDG 17
- D) SDG 18
- Answer: B) SDG 16
- The Indian “National Clean Air Programme” aims to achieve which SDG?
- A) SDG 6
- B) SDG 7
- C) SDG 11
- D) SDG 13
- Answer: D) SDG 13
- Which SDG targets ending hunger and achieving food security?
- A) SDG 1
- B) SDG 2
- C) SDG 3
- D) SDG 4
- Answer: B) SDG 2
- Which Indian scheme focuses on improving rural infrastructure and livelihoods?
- A) MGNREGA
- B) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
- C) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
- D) Digital India
- Answer: A) MGNREGA
- The “National Action Plan on Climate Change” supports which SDG?
- A) SDG 12
- B) SDG 13
- C) SDG 14
- D) SDG 15
- Answer: B) SDG 13
- Which SDG aims to ensure quality education for all?
- A) SDG 2
- B) SDG 4
- C) SDG 6
- D) SDG 8
- Answer: B) SDG 4
- Which SDG is aimed at strengthening global partnerships for sustainable development?
- A) SDG 15
- B) SDG 16
- C) SDG 17
- D) SDG 18
- Answer: C) SDG 17
- The “Ayushman Bharat” scheme primarily contributes to which SDG?
- A) SDG 1
- B) SDG 2
- C) SDG 3
- D) SDG 4
- Answer: C) SDG 3
- Which SDG is concerned with promoting sustainable agriculture?
- A) SDG 1
- B) SDG 2
- C) SDG 3
- D) SDG 6
- Answer: B) SDG 2
- Which Indian initiative is aimed at promoting sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation?
- A) Make in India
- B) Clean India Mission
- C) Digital India
- D) Skill India
- Answer: A) Make in India
- Which SDG focuses on the need for reliable and resilient infrastructure?
- A) SDG 8
- B) SDG 9
- C) SDG 10
- D) SDG 11
- Answer: B) SDG 9
