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MCQs - 2026-04

2271.
The concept of a Global Digital Compact was proposed at which UN summit?
A UN Climate Change Conference (COP)
B UN General Assembly
C UN's Transforming Education Summit
D World Economic Forum
2272.
International cooperation on glacier protection primarily focuses on:
A Exploiting glacial resources for energy
B Enhancing monitoring, research, and policy development for climate change mitigation
C Promoting tourism in glacial regions
D Ignoring the impact of greenhouse gas emissions
2273.
The protection of glaciers is intrinsically linked to:
A Increased industrial pollution
B Global climate stability and human well-being
C Reduced demand for renewable energy
D Economic recession
2274.
Which of the following is a risk associated with the melting of glaciers?
A Increased seismic activity
B Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)
C Decreased volcanic eruptions
D Formation of new ice sheets
2275.
Melting glaciers contribute significantly to:
A Decreased sea levels
B Increased freshwater availability in arid regions
C Sea-level rise and altered water availability
D Reduced global temperatures
2276.
Glaciers and ice sheets are vital components of the Earth's:
A Atmosphere
B Hydrosphere
C Cryosphere
D Lithosphere
2277.
Challenges in adopting sustainable manufacturing often include:
A Low initial cost of green technologies
B Abundant availability of skilled labor for green jobs
C High initial cost of green technologies and need for skilled labor
D Lack of consumer demand for sustainable products
2278.
The adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices can lead to significant reductions in:
A Economic growth
B Greenhouse gas emissions and waste generation
C Technological innovation
D Employment opportunities
2279.
Which of the following is a key focus area for the Global Alliance on Sustainable Manufacturing (GASM)?
A Increasing reliance on fossil fuels
B Developing and promoting green manufacturing standards
C Encouraging planned obsolescence of products
D Maximizing single-use plastic production
2280.
Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is directly related to Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure?
A SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
B SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
C SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
D SDG 13 (Climate Action)