Organizer: Climate Cardinals – UYC India Chapter.
Global Awareness Quiz on Biodiversity Begins With You designed to inspire youth across the world to reflect on their everyday choices, behaviors, and relationship with nature.
About the Quiz
- Participate by: 22 May International Day for Biological Diversity 2025
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Through relatable real-life scenarios and thoughtful questions, this quiz will help you explore how you — as an individual — can be a powerful part of protecting biodiversity and promoting sustainable living.
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Global Awareness Quiz on: “Biodiversity Begins With You”
Q1: You’re at a grocery store. You see tomatoes wrapped in plastic trays and loose ones without packaging. What’s the most eco-conscious choice?
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🌱 Why it matters: Every product we choose has an impact beyond what we see—on resources, waste, and the planet’s health. The small decisions we make in daily life can support a cleaner, more sustainable world.
10 points
A) Buy the tomatoes in plastic trays because they look cleaner
B) Buy the loose tomatoes and place them in your own cloth bag
C) Buy whichever is cheaper
D) Skip buying tomatoes altogether
Q2: You see your friends throw wrappers near a river during a picnic. What’s a thoughtful, eco-conscious way to respond?
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🌍 Why it matters: Being around others in nature is a chance to reflect on how our actions affect shared spaces. What we say or do in those moments can shape both relationships and responsibility.
10 points
A) Stay quiet to avoid conflict
B) Join them to avoid being left out
C) Calmly explain the impact and suggest using a waste bag next time
D) Take pictures and shame them on social media
Q3: You want to buy new clothes. Which thought process shows eco-conscious thinking?
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🧵 Why it matters: Clothing isn’t just a style choice—it reflects how we value materials, people, and the Earth. Thinking about where our clothes come from helps us make more mindful decisions.
10 points
A) Buy trendy clothes every month
B) Choose brands that promote “eco-friendly” without checking
C) Reuse old clothes creatively or buy second-hand
D) Buy cheap clothes and throw them when worn out
Q4: Your device charger is slightly broken but still working. What would be a better decision?
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🔌 Why it matters: Before tossing something out, it’s worth thinking about its full journey. Extending the life of our everyday items can reduce pressure on natural resources and lessen waste.
10 points
A) Throw it and buy a new one immediately
B) Repair or reuse it safely before replacing
C) Leave it plugged in all day
D) Use it until it burns out
Q5: A small bird builds a nest near your window. What’s a responsible action?
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🐦 Why it matters: Wild creatures often seek safe spaces to live alongside us. How we respond to them reflects how willing we are to share this planet with other forms of life.
10 points
A) Let it stay and observe quietly
B) Remove it — it’s messy
C) Spray water to scare it away
D) Try to touch the nest out of curiosity
Q6: You’re cooking with your family. What’s a biodiversity-friendly food choice you can promote?
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🥦 Why it matters: What we eat has a quiet but powerful effect on nature. Choosing foods that align with the local seasons can support healthier ecosystems and more resilient food systems.
10 points
A) Using lots of packaged spice mixes
B) Importing exotic ingredients from faraway
C) Avoiding all greens
D) Using seasonal local vegetables
Q7: You’re at a local market. What kind of product indirectly helps protect biodiversity?
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🛍️ Why it matters: The things we bring into our homes come from somewhere—and leave something behind. By being more intentional about what we buy, we can support choices that are kinder to nature.
10 points
A) Handcrafted items made from natural, local materials
B) Imported decorations wrapped in plastic
C) Mass-produced plastic toys
D) Packaged food from global brands
Q8: Your mobile phone is outdated. What’s the best eco-conscious step?
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📱 Why it matters: Electronics connect us, but they also carry hidden costs. What we do with our old devices can either protect or harm the Earth’s resources and communities.
10 points
A) Recycle or donate it through a certified program
B) Throw it in the trash
C) Store it forever in a drawer
D) Sell it to someone without wiping data
Q9: What mindset shift is most helpful for youth who want to protect biodiversity?
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💡 Why it matters: How we view our role in the world influences the choices we make. Reflecting on where change begins—within us or elsewhere—can shape how we respond to global challenges.
10 points
A) “My daily actions matter”
B) “Only scientists can save nature”
C) “It’s too late to do anything”
D) “Change happens only from the top”
Q10: Which attitude fosters a lifelong bond with nature?
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🌳 Why it matters: People form connections with nature in many different ways—through experience, belief, and everyday interaction. Reflecting on how we relate to the natural world can shape how we care for it.
10 points
A) Gratitude for nature’s gifts, even the unseen ones
B) Thinking nature is only for weekend trips
C) Assuming humans are separate from nature
D) Valuing nature only for what it can sell