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Which organization publishes the 'Environmental Performance Index' (EPI) that ranks countries on environmental health and ecosystem vitality?
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Yale and Columbia Universities in collaboration with WEF
- World Bank
- Greenpeace International
Answer: Yale and Columbia Universities in collaboration with WEF
The EPI is a biennial index developed by Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy and Columbia Center for International Earth Science Information Network, with support from the World Economic Forum.
Which of the following is a challenge in implementing environmental laws in India?
- Excessive public participation
- Weak enforcement capacity, regulatory overlap, and limited technical expertise
- Overabundance of environmental clearances
- Lack of industrial development
Answer: Weak enforcement capacity, regulatory overlap, and limited technical expertise
Despite robust legal frameworks, implementation gaps due to institutional constraints, coordination issues, and resource limitations hinder effective environmental protection.
Which of the following is a key feature of the 'Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016' (amended)?
- Complete ban on all plastic use
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging waste management
- Mandatory incineration of all plastic waste
- Export of plastic waste without restrictions
Answer: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging waste management
EPR makes producers, importers, and brand owners responsible for collecting and processing plastic packaging waste, promoting circular economy approaches.
The 'Biological Diversity Act, 2002' establishes a three-tier structure for regulating access to biological resources: National Biodiversity Authority, State Biodiversity Boards, and _____.
- District Collectors
- Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs)
- Panchayat Raj Institutions only
- Private corporations
Answer: Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs)
BMCs at local level document biodiversity, promote conservation, and ensure equitable benefit-sharing from use of biological resources and traditional knowledge.
The 'Environmental Impact Assessment' (EIA) Notification, 2006 categorizes projects into Category A (requiring central clearance) and Category B (state clearance).
- True
- False
Answer: True
This classification streamlines the clearance process based on project scale and potential impact, with Category B further divided into B1 (EIA required) and B2 (no EIA).
The 'National Green Tribunal' (NGT) was established under the NGT Act, _____ for effective and expeditious disposal of environmental cases.
- 2005
- 2010
- 2015
- 2020
Answer: 2010
NGT has jurisdiction over civil cases involving substantial environmental questions, with powers to grant relief, compensation, and enforce environmental laws.
Which of the following is a key provision of the 'Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority' (CAMPA) Act, 2016?
- Allowing unrestricted forest diversion
- Mandating that funds from forest land diversion be used for afforestation and ecosystem restoration
- Exempting projects from environmental clearance
- Privatizing all forest lands
Answer: Mandating that funds from forest land diversion be used for afforestation and ecosystem restoration
CAMPA ensures that monetary compensations for diverted forest land are utilized for planned afforestation, wildlife conservation, and related activities.
Which of the following is a key component of India's 'National Hydrogen Mission'?
- Promoting fossil fuel-based hydrogen only
- Producing green hydrogen through electrolysis using renewable electricity
- Banning all hydrogen research
- Importing all hydrogen needs
Answer: Producing green hydrogen through electrolysis using renewable electricity
Green hydrogen, made from water using renewable power, offers a clean fuel alternative for industry, transport, and energy storage to decarbonize the economy.
Which of the following is a benefit of using biomass energy from agricultural residues?
- Increasing open burning of crop waste
- Reducing air pollution from stubble burning and providing renewable energy
- Depleting soil nutrients permanently
- Requiring fossil fuel inputs
Answer: Reducing air pollution from stubble burning and providing renewable energy
Converting crop residues into bioenergy or biochar manages waste sustainably, cuts emissions, and generates income for farmers.
The 'International Solar Alliance' (ISA), initiated by India, aims to promote solar energy deployment in countries lying between the Tropics of _____ and Capricorn.
- Cancer
- Capricorn
- Equator
- Arctic
Answer: Cancer
ISA mobilizes resources, technology, and finance to scale up solar projects in sun-rich nations, contributing to climate goals and energy access.
Energy efficiency measures, such as using LED bulbs and efficient appliances, reduce electricity demand and greenhouse gas emissions.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Improving energy efficiency is often the most cost-effective way to cut emissions, enhance energy security, and lower consumer bills.
The 'Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana' (UDAY) aims to improve the financial health of power distribution companies to support _____ sector reforms.
- Agricultural
- Power
- Banking
- Transport
Answer: Power
UDAY addresses DISCOM losses through debt restructuring, operational improvements, and tariff rationalization to enable sustainable power sector growth.
Which of the following is a challenge associated with hydropower projects?
- Zero environmental impact
- Displacement of communities, ecosystem fragmentation, and sedimentation issues
- Unlimited water availability
- No need for environmental clearance
Answer: Displacement of communities, ecosystem fragmentation, and sedimentation issues
While hydropower is renewable, large dams can cause social displacement, affect aquatic biodiversity, and alter river hydrology, requiring careful planning.
Which of the following is a key objective of the 'National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture' (NMSA)?
- Promoting chemical-intensive farming
- Enhancing agricultural productivity through sustainable practices, water efficiency, and soil health management
- Encouraging deforestation for agriculture
- Ignoring climate change impacts
Answer: Enhancing agricultural productivity through sustainable practices, water efficiency, and soil health management
NMSA, under NAPCC, focuses on climate adaptation, resource conservation, and livelihood security for farmers through integrated approaches.
Which of the following is a climate-resilient agricultural practice?
- Monoculture of water-intensive crops
- Diversification of crops, drought-tolerant varieties, and water harvesting
- Clearing forests for expansion
- Over-extraction of groundwater
Answer: Diversification of crops, drought-tolerant varieties, and water harvesting
Climate-smart agriculture enhances adaptive capacity, reduces vulnerability to weather extremes, and contributes to mitigation through sustainable practices.
The 'Soil Health Card' scheme in India provides farmers with information on soil nutrient status and recommendations for _____.
- Crop insurance only
- Balanced fertilizer application and soil management
- Pesticide use only
- Land sale prices
Answer: Balanced fertilizer application and soil management
Soil Health Cards help farmers optimize input use, improve productivity, and maintain soil health through site-specific nutrient management.
Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) aims to eliminate external input costs by using natural inputs and traditional knowledge.
- True
- False
Answer: True
ZBNF, promoted in India, uses practices like bijamrita, jiwamrita, mulching, and intercropping to enhance soil fertility and reduce farmer indebtedness.
The 'Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana' (PKVY) promotes _____ farming in India through cluster-based approach.
- Conventional
- Organic
- Genetically modified
- Hydroponic
Answer: Organic
PKVY supports farmers in adopting organic practices, certification, and marketing to enhance soil health, biodiversity, and farm income sustainably.
Which of the following is a practice of 'Conservation Agriculture'?
- Intensive tillage and monocropping
- Minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and crop rotation
- Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
- Clearing forests for new farmland
Answer: Minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and crop rotation
Conservation agriculture enhances soil health, water retention, and biodiversity while reducing erosion and input costs for sustainable farming.
Which of the following is a green chemistry principle?
- Using toxic solvents for reactions
- Designing chemical products and processes to reduce or eliminate hazardous substances
- Maximizing waste generation
- Ignoring energy efficiency
Answer: Designing chemical products and processes to reduce or eliminate hazardous substances
Green chemistry promotes sustainable practices like atom economy, safer solvents, renewable feedstocks, and energy efficiency to minimize environmental impact.