Question 1

The primary objective of ESG integration in business strategy is to:

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Create long‑term sustainable value

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Enhance corporate branding

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Improve short‑term profits

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Ensure regulatory compliance only

Question 2

Which of the following best reflects the concept of double materiality?

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Impact of ESG on company and company’s impact on society

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Internal financial disclosures

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Financial risks affecting firms

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ESG impacts on profits only

Question 3

Which framework mandates ESG disclosures for top listed Indian companies?

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SEBI BRSR

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Integrated Reporting

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GRI Standards

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OECD Guidelines

Question 4

Scope 2 emissions primarily account for:

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Electricity purchased by the firm

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Employee travel

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Supplier operations

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Emissions from company vehicles

Question 5

Why are Scope 3 emissions difficult to manage?

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They involve multiple stakeholders beyond firm control

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They are outside the value chain

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They are voluntary disclosures

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They are legally exempt

Question 6

Which ESG pillar is most directly linked to board independence and ethics?

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Governance

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Environmental

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Economic

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Social

Question 7

Greenwashing refers to:

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Misleading claims about sustainability

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Third‑party ESG assurance

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Mandatory environmental reporting

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Investment in renewable energy

Question 8

Which of the following best captures stakeholder capitalism?

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Balancing interests of all stakeholders

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Maximizing shareholder wealth

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Focusing only on customers

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Government‑driven corporate control

Question 9

ESG ratings often face criticism because:

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They lack standardization across agencies

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They apply only to developed nations

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They exclude governance factors

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They are legally binding

Question 10

Which social factor is most relevant in ESG assessment?

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Labour practices

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Carbon credits

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Capital allocation

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Board diversity

Question 11

Just Transition in ESG focuses on:

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Fair transition for workers and communities

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Financial risk mitigation only

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Technology substitution

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Rapid industrial shutdowns

Question 12

Which investor approach systematically integrates ESG factors into valuation?

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ESG integration

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Passive investing

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Ethical exclusion

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Impact philanthropy

Question 13

A strong ESG performance contributes to firm valuation primarily by:

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Enhancing risk management

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Reducing tax liabilities

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Eliminating competition

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Increasing advertising spend

Question 14

Which of the following is a governance red flag?

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Excessive promoter control

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Board gender diversity

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Transparent remuneration disclosure

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Independent audit committee

Question 15

Carbon neutrality primarily relates to:

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Balancing emissions with offsets

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Eliminating energy use

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Switching to nuclear power

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Zero industrial activity

Question 16

Which ESG reporting standard emphasizes impact measurement?

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GRI

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Cost Accounting Standards

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IFRS

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SASB

Question 17

Why is ESG increasingly important for access to capital?

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Linked to investor risk perception

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Mandatory listing requirement

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Replaces credit ratings

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Eliminates taxation

Question 18

Which environmental risk is most directly linked to physical climate change?

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Flooding and heat stress

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Cyber risk

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Currency volatility

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Interest rate risk

Question 19

Responsible supply chain practices mainly address:

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Social and environmental risks

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Financial leverage

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Governance transparency

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Market competition

Question 20

The key limitation of an ESG compliance‑only approach is:

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Lack of strategic value creation

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External audit requirements

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Low investor interest

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High cost

Question 21

Which technology supports real‑time ESG data monitoring?

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Data analytics platforms

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Spreadsheets

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Traditional accounting systems

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Standardize sustainability disclosures

Question 22

BRSR framework primarily aims to:

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Standardize sustainability disclosures

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Replace financial reporting

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Eliminate CSR spending

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Promote voluntary governance

Question 23

Which factor most strongly links ESG and risk management?

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Regulatory exposure

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Market share

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Brand advertising

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Product pricing

Question 24

The “E” in ESG primarily focuses on:

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Environmental stewardship

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Economic efficiency

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Employee welfare

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Ethical leadership

Question 25

Which best reflects ESG as a managerial tool?

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Strategic decision‑making framework

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Marketing trend

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Cost burden

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Reporting obligation only

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