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

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