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Q.161 Medium General Studies III
Which of the following is a key indicator used to measure environmental degradation in water bodies?
A GDP growth rate
B Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
C Foreign Direct Investment
D Annual rainfall
Correct Answer:  B. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
EXPLANATION

BOD and COD are primary indicators of water quality and pollution levels, measuring the amount of organic matter and pollutants in water bodies.

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Q.162 Medium General Studies III
The Biofuel Policy 2018 in India primarily aims to achieve which objective?
A Reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting renewable energy
B Eliminating all agricultural waste
C Reducing agricultural land for farming
D Promoting only sugarcane cultivation
Correct Answer:  A. Reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting renewable energy
EXPLANATION

The Biofuel Policy 2018 aims to reduce India's dependence on fossil fuels and petroleum imports by promoting biofuel production from agricultural waste and non-food crops.

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Q.163 Medium General Studies III
Which state in India has been recognized as a leader in renewable energy capacity?
A Punjab
B Gujarat
C Haryana
D Karnataka
Correct Answer:  B. Gujarat
EXPLANATION

Gujarat has emerged as a leading state in renewable energy capacity, particularly in solar energy generation, with massive solar parks and wind energy installations.

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Q.164 Medium General Studies III
Which regulation mandates environmental clearance for large-scale industrial projects in India?
A The Environmental Protection Act, 1986
B The Water Pollution Control Act, 1974
C The Air Pollution Control Act, 1981
D The Noise Pollution Control Rules, 2000
Correct Answer:  A. The Environmental Protection Act, 1986
EXPLANATION

The Environmental Protection Act, 1986 is the primary legislation that empowers the Central Government to issue environmental clearance notifications for major projects.

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Q.165 Medium General Studies III
Which of the following best explains 'Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)' as mandated in India?
A Assessment of project cost only
B Systematic evaluation of environmental effects of a proposed project before implementation
C Assessment of social impact only
D Post-project evaluation of completed infrastructure
Correct Answer:  B. Systematic evaluation of environmental effects of a proposed project before implementation
EXPLANATION

EIA is a mandatory process to systematically evaluate potential environmental effects of proposed development projects before they are implemented, ensuring environmental safeguards.

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Q.166 Medium General Studies III
The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) primarily focuses on which sector?
A Urban industrial development
B Rural poverty reduction through skill development and self-employment
C Infrastructure development only
D Large-scale commercial agriculture
Correct Answer:  B. Rural poverty reduction through skill development and self-employment
EXPLANATION

NRLM aims to reduce rural poverty by promoting self-employment and wage employment opportunities through skill development and formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs).

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Q.167 Medium General Studies III
Which of the following is NOT covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
A Losses due to natural calamities
B Post-harvest losses due to fire
C Losses due to farmer negligence
D Crop failure due to unseasonal rainfall
Correct Answer:  C. Losses due to farmer negligence
EXPLANATION

PMFBY covers natural calamities, post-harvest losses due to fire, and other specified risks, but excludes losses due to farmer negligence or mismanagement.

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Q.168 Medium General Studies III
What is the key feature of the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)?
A Promoting use of hybrid seeds
B Promoting organic farming through cluster-based approach
C Mechanization of all farms
D Reducing agricultural labourers
Correct Answer:  B. Promoting organic farming through cluster-based approach
EXPLANATION

PKVY promotes organic farming and sustainable agriculture through cluster-based approach, converting conventional agricultural areas into organic farming zones.

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Q.169 Medium General Studies III
The National Bamboo Mission aims to achieve which of the following objectives?
A Only afforestation in hilly regions
B Development of bamboo as a commercial crop and addressing livelihood concerns
C Replacing all forest cover with bamboo plantations
D Exporting bamboo to other countries exclusively
Correct Answer:  B. Development of bamboo as a commercial crop and addressing livelihood concerns
EXPLANATION

The National Bamboo Mission promotes bamboo cultivation as an alternative crop to provide livelihood support to farmers while contributing to environmental conservation.

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Q.170 Medium General Studies III
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Precision Agriculture'?
A Using pesticides and fertilizers uniformly across all fields
B Using technology to optimize field-level management regarding crop farming
C Growing crops only in urban areas
D Increasing the size of agricultural land holdings
Correct Answer:  B. Using technology to optimize field-level management regarding crop farming
EXPLANATION

Precision agriculture involves using GPS, sensors, and data analytics to optimize crop management practices, reducing input wastage and improving productivity.

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