Environment MCQs 2

Polity MCQs

1. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) of India includes how many missions to address climate change and environmental issues?

a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 10

c) The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), 2008, by the Government of India, outlines eight missions to address climate change. These include the National Solar Mission, National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency, National Mission on Sustainable Habitat, National Water Mission, National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem, National Mission for a “Green India,” National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, and National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change.

2. Which Indian river is known as the most polluted river according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

a) Yamuna b) Ganga c) Godavari d) Narmada

a) As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Report, 2019, the Yamuna is considered the most polluted river in India, especially the stretch between Delhi and Agra. The high levels of pollution are primarily due to untreated sewage, industrial effluents, and agricultural runoff.

3.Which Indian city was the first to be declared as "wetland" under the Ramsar Convention in 2020?

a) Udaipur b) Kolkata c) Chennai d) Delhi

d) In 2020, the Sunder Nursery Wetland in Delhi was recognized under the Ramsar Convention as a "Wetland of International Importance." This was the first time an urban wetland in Delhi received such recognition, emphasizing the importance of preserving wetlands in urban areas for biodiversity conservation and flood mitigation.

4. Which program was launched by the Government of India to create a network of protected areas to conserve wildlife and their habitats?

a) Project Tiger b) National Wildlife Action Plan c) roject Elephant d) National Biodiversity Action Plan

b) The National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP), 2017-2031, aims to create a network of protected areas in India to conserve wildlife and their habitats. The plan includes strategies for the protection of endangered species, the promotion of research, and the integration of community participation in conservation efforts.

5. Which Indian initiative aims to rejuvenate and conserve the Ganga river ecosystem?

a) National River Conservation Plan b) Ganga Action Plan c) Namami Gange Programme d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

c) The Namami Gange Programme, launched in 2014, is an integrated conservation mission aimed at rejuvenating the Ganga river ecosystem. The program focuses on pollution abatement, conservation of aquatic life, and sustainable development of the river basin.

6. What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) in India?

a) To promote electric vehicles b) To reduce water pollution c) To provide LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households d) To promote solar power

c) The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), launched in 2016, aims to provide clean cooking fuel in the form of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. This initiative addresses indoor air pollution and reduces reliance on traditional biomass fuels.

7. Which Indian wildlife sanctuary is specifically recognized for the conservation of one-horned rhinoceroses?

a) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary b)Kaziranga National Park c) Sundarbans National Park d) Gir Forest National Park

b) Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Assam, is known for its significant population of one-horned rhinoceroses. The park is an important site for wildlife conservation and is highlighted in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) for its conservation efforts.

8. Which report ranks Indian cities based on their efforts to manage air pollution?

a) State of Global Air Report b) Swachh Survekshan c) National Clean Air Programme Report d) Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) Report

b) Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in India to rank cities based on cleanliness and sanitation efforts, including air pollution management. The initiative encourages urban local bodies to improve air quality and waste management practices.

9. What is the primary focus of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India?

a) Promoting renewable energy b) Addressing environmental cases and legal disputes c) Conducting environmental impact assessments d) Regulating water use in agriculture

b) The National Green Tribunal (NGT), established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act, focuses on expeditiously addressing environmental cases and legal disputes in India. It is a specialized body for handling environmental protection cases, including conservation of forests and other natural resources.

10. What is the goal of the "Mission LiFE" initiative launched by the Indian government?

a) To promote sustainable lifestyles b) To reduce deforestation rates c) To increase renewable energy production d) To protect endangered species

a) "Mission LiFE" (Lifestyle for Environment), introduced by the Indian government, aims to encourage sustainable living practices among citizens to reduce environmental impact and promote resource conservation. It aligns with global efforts under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

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