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Q.171 Medium General Studies III
The Soil Health Card Scheme was launched to assess which of the following?
A Groundwater quality
B Nutrient status and recommendations for crop management
C Pesticide residues in soil
D Carbon sequestration capacity
Correct Answer:  B. Nutrient status and recommendations for crop management
EXPLANATION

The Soil Health Card Scheme provides farmers with information about nutrient status of their soil and recommendations for appropriate nutrient management to improve crop productivity.

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Q.172 Medium General Studies III
What is the primary focus of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) with respect to agriculture?
A Increasing agricultural exports
B Promoting climate-resilient crops and sustainable farming practices
C Mechanizing all farms across India
D Reducing the number of farmers in rural areas
Correct Answer:  B. Promoting climate-resilient crops and sustainable farming practices
EXPLANATION

NAPCC focuses on developing climate-resilient agriculture through improved crop varieties, water management, and sustainable farming practices to adapt to climate change impacts.

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Q.173 Medium General Studies III
Under India's Circular Economy Framework, the concept of 'Extended Producer Responsibility' is applied to reduce environmental impact. Which sector saw the first mandatory EPR implementation?
A Electronic and Electrical Equipment Waste
B Food and Beverage packaging
C Construction materials
D Textile industry
Correct Answer:  A. Electronic and Electrical Equipment Waste
EXPLANATION

E-waste management rules (2016) first mandated EPR for manufacturers of electrical and electronic products to manage waste generated from their products.

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Q.174 Medium General Studies III
The National Conservation Strategy and Policy Document (1992) emphasized which principle as fundamental?
A Maximum resource exploitation for GDP growth
B Sustainable development balancing conservation and utilization
C Exclusive preservation without human intervention
D Urban-centric environmental management
Correct Answer:  B. Sustainable development balancing conservation and utilization
EXPLANATION

The 1992 Policy integrated conservation with development goals, introducing the concept of sustainable use of natural resources.

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Q.175 Medium General Studies III
The National Green Hydrogen Mission launched in 2023 targets production of how many tonnes annually by 2030?
A 1 million tonnes
B 5 million tonnes
C 10 million tonnes
D 25 million tonnes
Correct Answer:  B. 5 million tonnes
EXPLANATION

India's Green Hydrogen Mission aims to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030 for industrial and transportation applications.

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Q.176 Medium General Studies III
The recently amended Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2023 primarily addresses which concern?
A Promotion of fisheries in wetlands
B Prevention of wetland degradation and illegal conversion
C Establishment of golf courses in protected areas
D Agricultural expansion in wetland zones
Correct Answer:  B. Prevention of wetland degradation and illegal conversion
EXPLANATION

The 2023 amendments strengthen protection of wetlands by preventing conversion, establishing buffer zones, and regulating activities within wetlands.

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Q.177 Medium General Studies III
Under India's National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020, what is the target for electric vehicle adoption?
A 100% electrification by 2030
B 30% electric vehicles in new vehicle registrations by 2030
C 50% electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers by 2025
D All government vehicles to be electric by 2024
Correct Answer:  B. 30% electric vehicles in new vehicle registrations by 2030
EXPLANATION

The plan targets 30% penetration of electric vehicles in new vehicle sales across all segments by 2030.

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Q.178 Medium General Studies III
The National Bamboo Mission aims to achieve what by 2025?
A Export 500 million tonnes of bamboo products
B Plant bamboo on 10 million hectares and create 10 lakh jobs
C Establish 100 bamboo processing units
D Reduce deforestation by 50%
Correct Answer:  B. Plant bamboo on 10 million hectares and create 10 lakh jobs
EXPLANATION

The National Bamboo Mission targets plantation on 10 million hectares and employment generation of 10 lakh people through bamboo cultivation.

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Q.179 Medium General Studies III
Which river basin project received approval for implementation in 2024 under the National Water Policy framework?
A Interlinking of Godavari and Krishna rivers
B Ken-Betwa Link Project
C Mahanadi irrigation expansion
D Narmada supplementary project
Correct Answer:  B. Ken-Betwa Link Project
EXPLANATION

The Ken-Betwa Link Project in Central India has been approved to transfer water from Ken river to the Betwa basin.

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Q.180 Medium General Studies III
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework in India primarily targets which type of waste?
A Electronic waste and packaging materials
B Agricultural waste only
C Industrial hazardous waste exclusively
D Construction and demolition waste
Correct Answer:  A. Electronic waste and packaging materials
EXPLANATION

EPR makes producers responsible for managing waste generated from their products, including e-waste, packaging, and batteries.

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