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11.
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
12.
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
13.
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
14.
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)
15.
Sustainable manufacturing aims to minimize the environmental impact of production processes while maximizing:
A Production volume
B Resource efficiency and economic viability
C Advertising expenditure
D Labor costs
16.
The focus on artisanal fisheries and aquaculture contributes to which of the following?
A Increased reliance on fossil fuels
B Sustainable development and healthier ecosystems
C Global economic recession
D Increased deforestation
17.
Which international organization is actively involved in advocating for policies related to fisheries and aquaculture?
A World Trade Organization (WTO)
B International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
D World Health Organization (WHO)
18.
Which of the following is a significant challenge faced by artisanal fisheries and aquaculture?
A Over-regulation by international bodies
B Lack of demand for seafood products
C Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing
D Excessive competition from sustainable aquaculture
19.
What is a primary role of artisanal fisheries and aquaculture in many communities?
A Solely providing raw materials for industrial manufacturing
B Ensuring food security and generating income
C Primarily serving as a tourist attraction
D Contributing to pollution control
20.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2022 as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022). Which country proposed this initiative?
A India
B Brazil
C Belize
D Indonesia