TERI Green Olympiad
Practice Test for Sustainable Development
1. What urban feature uses vertical surfaces to grow plants and improve air quality?
(a) Concrete barriers
(b) Metal fences
(c) Glass panels
(d) Green walls
2. Which Sustainable Development Goal focuses on clean water and sanitation?
(a) Goal 6
(b) Goal 3
(c) Goal 9
(d) Goal 12
3. What architectural approach uses building orientation to maximize natural heating and
cooling?
(a) Passive solar design
(b) Active solar design
(c) Dynamic solar design
(d) Static solar design
4. Which Sustainable Development Goal focuses on life below water?
(a) Goal 10
(b) Goal 15
(c) Goal 14
(d) Goal 17
5. What practice involves labeling products to show their environmental impact?
(a) Branding
(b) Marketing
(c) Eco-labeling
(d) Advertising
6. What financial instruments are used to fund environmentally friendly projects?
(a) Green bonds
(b) Blue bonds
(c) Red bonds
(d) Yellow bonds
7. Which Sustainable Development Goal aims to end hunger and promote sustainable
agriculture?
(a) Goal 4
(b) Goal 2
(c) Goal 6
(d) Goal 8
8. What term describes achieving a balance between emitted and absorbed carbon?
(a) Carbon neutrality
(b) Carbon offsetting
(c) Carbon trading
(d) Carbon sequestration
9. What design approach incorporates natural elements into urban environments?
(a) Biophilic design
(b) Minimalist design
(c) Industrial design
(d) Postmodern design
10. What term describes a city's ability to withstand and recover from challenges?
(a) Urban sprawl
(b) Urban decay
(c) Urban resilience
(d) Urban renewal
11. What economic model focuses on minimizing waste and making the most of resources?
(a) Linear economy
(b) Circular economy
(c) Traditional economy
(d) Barter economy
12. What term describes the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual or
organization?
(a) Ecological footprint
(b) Carbon footprint
(c) Water footprint
(d) Biodiversity index
13. What type of lighting is known for its energy efficiency and long lifespan?
(a) Incandescent bulbs
(b) Halogen lamps
(c) LED lighting
(d) Neon lights
14. Which farming practice combines agriculture and forestry to create sustainable land use?
(a) Monoculture
(b) Slash-and-burn
(c) Agroforestry
(d) Hydroponics
15. What method involves collecting and storing rain for future use?
(a) Desalination
(b) Rainwater harvesting
(c) Groundwater extraction
(d) Water recycling
16. Which Sustainable Development Goal focuses on sustainable cities and communities?
(a) Goal 7
(b) Goal 11
(c) Goal 15
(d) Goal 3
17. What landscape feature is designed to manage stormwater and improve water quality?
(a) Bioswales
(b) Concrete ditches
(c) Plastic pipes
(d) Metal drains
18. What term describes the availability of food and individuals' access to it?
(a) Food scarcity
(b) Food waste
(c) Food monopoly
(d) Food security
19. What is the name of the plan that outlines the Sustainable Development Goals?
(a) 2020 Vision
(b) 2050 Plan
(c) 2030 Agenda
(d) 2015 Initiative
20. Which farming technique is part of sustainable food systems and uses water based
solutions?
(a) Slash-and-burn
(b) Monoculture
(c) Clear-cutting
(d) Hydroponics
21. What type of grid system is designed to improve energy efficiency and sustainability?
(a) Traditional grids
(b) Coal grids
(c) Nuclear grids
(d) Smart grids
22. Where can urban farming be implemented to maximize space in cities?
(a) Underground farms
(b) Desert plantations
(c) Rooftop gardens
(d) Ocean farms
23. What is an example of green infrastructure that improves air quality?
(a) Urban forests
(b) Concrete parks
(c) Plastic gardens
(d) Metal sculptures
24. Which Sustainable Development Goal focuses on climate action?
(a) Goal 13
(b) Goal 5
(c) Goal 8
(d) Goal 15
25. What phenomenon describes higher temperatures in urban areas compared to rural
surroundings?
(a) Global cooling
(b) Ocean acidification
(c) Desertification
(d) Urban heat island effect
26. What technology uses sunlight to heat water for domestic use?
(a) Gas water heaters
(b) Electric water heaters
(c) Solar water heaters
(d) Coal-red boilers
27. What landscape element is designed to concentrate and remove debris and pollution
from surface runoff?
(a) Concrete ditches
(b) Metal gutters
(c) Bioswales
(d) Plastic pipes
28. What concept emphasizes the right of people to dene their own food systems?
(a) Food scarcity
(b) Food insecurity
(c) Food deserts
(d) Food sovereignty
29. What urban planning strategy combines residential, commercial, and cultural spaces?
(a) Mixed-use development
(b) Single-use zoning
(c) Industrial parks
(d) Suburban sprawl
30. What device is used in homes to monitor energy usage in real-time?
(a) Analog meters
(b) Gas meters
(c) Water meters
(d) Smart meters
31. Which system involves consumers directly supporting local farms?
(a) Industrial farming
(b) Monoculture farming
(c) Hydroponic farming
(d) Community-supported agriculture
32. What type of pavement allows water to pass through, reducing runoff?
(a) Permeable pavements
(b) Concrete roads
(c) Asphalt highways
(d) Brick sidewalks
33. By what year do the Sustainable Development Goals aim to be achieved?
(a) 2025
(b) 2030
(c) 2040
(d) 2050
34. What term describes areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious food?
(a) Urban oases
(b) Food deserts
(c) Green belts
(d) City parks
35. What innovation involves integrating solar panels into road surfaces?
(a) Asphalt highways
(b) Concrete bridges
(c) Steel railways
(d) Solar roads
36. What infrastructure supports sustainable urban transport?
(a) High-speed highways
(b) Parking garages
(c) Airports
(d) Bicycle lanes
37. Which feature helps manage stormwater in urban areas?
(a) Rain gardens
(b) Concrete ditches
(c) Plastic lawns
(d) Synthetic turf
38. What is a key component of creating inclusive communities?
(a) Luxury apartments
(b) Affordable housing
(c) Private villas
(d) Exclusive resorts
39. Which farming method is considered part of sustainable food systems?
(a) Traditional plowing
(b) Slash-and-burn
(c) Vertical farming
(d) Monoculture
40. What innovation is commonly used in smart grids for sustainable energy?
(a) Coal plants
(b) Solar panels
(c) Gas turbines
(d) Nuclear reactors
41. Where can urban farming often be found in cities?
(a) Shopping malls
(b) Community gardens
(c) Parking lots
(d) Office buildings
42. What is an example of green infrastructure in cities?
(a) Concrete pavements
(b) Asphalt roads
(c) Brick walls
(d) Green roofs
43. How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there?
(a) 10
(b) 15
(c) 20
(d) 17
ANSWER KEY
Que 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ans. D A A C C A B A A C
Que 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans. B B C C B B A D C D
Que 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ans. D C A A D C C D A D
Que 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Ans. D A B B D D A B C B
Que 41 42 43
Ans. B D D
