Energy Transition and Sustainability – MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. The term “energy transition” primarily refers to: (A) Shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources (B) Use of more efficient fossil fuel extraction (C) Expansion of coal-based power plants (D) Increasing oil exploration activities 2. Which of the following is a renewable energy source? (A) Coal (B) Natural Gas (C) Solar (D) Petroleum 3. The main driver of global energy transition is: (A) Decline in oil reserves (B) Climate change and sustainability goals (C) Political conflicts (D) Cost of drilling 4. Net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is a target set by: (A) IPCC (B) UN Sustainable Development Goals (C) Paris Agreement signatories (D) OPEC 5. Which greenhouse gas has the highest contribution to global warming? (A) CO₂ (B) CH₄ (C) N₂O (D) O₃ 6. The largest renewable energy capacity worldwide comes from: (A) Wind (B) Hydro (C) Solar PV (D) Biomass 7. Which renewable energy technology has seen the fastest growth in the last decade? (A) Geothermal (B) Hydropower (C) Solar PV (D) Tidal power 8. Energy efficiency is often referred to as: (A) The cheapest source of energy (B) A fossil fuel alternative (C) A renewable subsidy (D) A waste management strategy 9. Which of the following is an example of sustainable energy storage? (A) Diesel generators (B) Lithium-ion batteries (C) Coal gasification (D) Gas turbines 10. Which sector is the largest emitter of CO₂ globally? (A) Agriculture (B) Transport (C) Energy (Power generation and industry) (D) Buildings 11. Which international agreement focuses on limiting global warming below 2°C? (A) Montreal Protocol (B) Paris Agreement (C) Kyoto Protocol (D) Geneva Convention 12. What is the main disadvantage of solar and wind power? (A) High carbon emissions (B) Intermittency and variability (C) No economic value (D) Non-renewable nature 13. Which energy source is considered a “bridge fuel” in the energy transition? (A) Coal (B) Natural Gas (C) Nuclear (D) Oil 14. Hydrogen as an energy carrier is most sustainable when produced by: (A) Grey hydrogen (from coal) (B) Blue hydrogen (from natural gas with CCS) (C) Green hydrogen (from renewable electrolysis) (D) Black hydrogen (from oil) 15. The circular economy concept is linked to: (A) Fossil fuel extraction (B) Waste minimization and recycling (C) Nuclear fission technology (D) Wind energy production 16. Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is aimed at: (A) Enhancing oil recovery only (B) Reducing CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels (C) Producing biofuels (D) Eliminating renewable energy need 17. Which renewable source is site-specific and limited to certain regions? (A) Solar PV (B) Geothermal (C) Wind (D) Biomass 18. The global initiative “RE100” encourages companies to: (A) Use only recycled materials (B) Transition to 100% renewable electricity (C) Stop fossil fuel production (D) Plant trees for carbon offsetting 19. What does ESG stand for in sustainability? (A) Energy, Sustainability, Growth (B) Environment, Social, Governance (C) Economics, Science, Green policies (D) Energy, Supply, Grid 20. Which is considered a zero-emission energy source? (A) Nuclear power (B) Natural gas (C) Diesel (D) Coal 21. The concept of “just transition” refers to: (A) Closing coal mines immediately (B) Ensuring fairness for workers and communities in energy transition (C) Reducing electricity prices (D) Only focusing on renewables in urban areas 22. Which renewable energy is most widely used in rural electrification? (A) Biomass (B) Solar PV (C) Geothermal (D) Nuclear 23. A carbon tax is primarily intended to: (A) Fund oil exploration (B) Discourage CO₂ emissions (C) Subsidize fossil fuels (D) Reduce renewable investments 24. Which sector has the greatest potential for electrification in sustainability efforts? (A) Oil exploration (B) Transportation (C) Mining (D) Textile industry 25. The largest share of renewable energy investment in 2023 went into: (A) Solar and wind projects (B) Coal plants (C) Oil pipelines (D) Nuclear weapons 26. A smart grid is designed to: (A) Increase coal consumption (B) Enhance flexibility and integrate renewables (C) Replace nuclear energy (D) Eliminate energy efficiency 27. Which country is the largest producer of wind power globally? (A) Germany (B) USA (C) China (D) India 28. What is “energy poverty”? (A) Lack of oil exploration (B) Inadequate access to affordable and reliable energy (C) Use of renewable energy only (D) High dependence on nuclear 29. Which technology is essential for integrating high levels of renewable energy? (A) Energy storage systems (B) Diesel generators (C) Gas turbines (D) Oil refining 30. The largest share of bioenergy globally comes from: (A) Modern biofuels (B) Traditional biomass (C) Algae fuels (D) Hydrogen-based fuels 31. Which region has the highest renewable energy penetration? (A) Middle East (B) Africa (C) Europe (D) North America 32. Carbon neutrality means: (A) No energy consumption (B) Balance between CO₂ emissions and removals (C) Using only fossil fuels (D) Stopping renewable energy investments 33. Which of these is considered a low-carbon fuel? (A) Coal (B) Diesel (C) Natural gas (D) Peat 34. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is headquartered in: (A) Paris (B) Abu Dhabi (C) New York (D) Geneva 35. Which renewable energy source is commonly integrated into offshore projects? (A) Solar (B) Wind (C) Biomass (D) Geothermal 36. Which renewable energy has the lowest carbon footprint over its lifecycle? (A) Solar (B) Hydro (C) Wind (D) Biomass 37. The largest barrier to renewable hydrogen adoption is: (A) Storage and distribution cost (B) Lack of government support (C) Overabundance of fossil fuels (D) No demand for hydrogen 38. Carbon offset programs often involve: (A) Oil drilling (B) Tree planting and reforestation (C) Coal mining (D) Natural gas expansion 39. Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source? (A) Geothermal (B) Solar (C) Wind (D) Coal 40. The European Union’s Green Deal aims for carbon neutrality by: (A) 2040 (B) 2050 (C) 2060 (D) 2070 41. What is the main role of carbon markets? (A) Increase fossil fuel trade (B) Allow trading of emission reductions (C) Control nuclear power (D) Ban renewable energy 42. Which country has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060? (A) USA (B) China (C) India (D) Japan 43. The energy payback time (EPBT) of solar PV is: (A) Months to a few years (B) 10–15 years (C) 20–30 years (D) Never recovered 44. Which of these contributes most to ocean acidification? (A) Oil spills (B) Increased atmospheric CO₂ absorption (C) Plastic pollution (D) Chemical waste discharge 45. Which UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) directly addresses energy? (A) SDG 12 (B) SDG 7 (C) SDG 9 (D) SDG 13 46. A microgrid is: (A) A large national grid (B) A small, localized energy system that can operate independently (C) A fossil fuel power plant (D) A nuclear distribution network 47. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) in energy studies evaluates: (A) Drilling operations only (B) Environmental impacts from production to disposal (C) Energy pricing trends (D) Nuclear fission safety 48. Which renewable source has the highest capacity factor? (A) Wind (B) Solar (C) Geothermal (D) Hydro 49. The primary advantage of nuclear fusion over fission is: (A) Lower cost of technology (B) Abundant fuel and minimal long-lived waste (C) Readiness for commercial use (D) No radioactive material involved 50. 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