The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was launched in which year?
Answer: B
NMCG was launched in May 2015 as a centrally sponsored scheme to rejuvenate the Ganga river.
Q.62Easy
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
Answer: A
The NAPCC is coordinated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to address climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Q.63Easy
What is the primary objective of the National Action Plan on Agricultural Soil Health?
Answer: B
The plan focuses on soil testing, nutrient management, and organic farming to enhance soil health and agricultural productivity.
Q.64Easy
Which assessment framework evaluates environmental impact before approval of industrial projects?
Answer: B
EIA is a mandatory regulatory process under the Environment Protection Act to evaluate potential environmental consequences of development projects.
Q.65Easy
The Ministry of Jal Shakti's 'Jal Jeevan Mission' primarily focuses on which objective?
Answer: B
Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide piped water supply to every rural household, with a target to reach 55 crore people by 2024.
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Q.66Easy
Which of the following is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)?
Answer: A
PMKSY aims to ensure irrigation facility to every agricultural field with the motto 'Har Khet Ko Pani', focusing on efficient water use in agriculture.
Q.67Easy
Which ministry oversees the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
Answer: A
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to provide crop insurance coverage to farmers.
Q.68Easy
Which scheme provides direct income support to eligible farmer families in India?
Answer: A
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) provides direct income support of Rs. 6,000 per year to all eligible landholding farmer families in three equal installments.
Q.69Easy
Which global agreement did India ratify to address climate change and promote sustainable development?
Answer: B
India is a signatory to the Paris Agreement (2015) and the Kyoto Protocol (1997), both addressing climate change mitigation and sustainable development.
Q.70Easy
The Swachh Bharat Mission primarily addresses which environmental challenge?
Answer: B
The Swachh Bharat Mission focuses on improving sanitation, waste management, and hygiene practices across rural and urban areas to ensure public health and environmental cleanliness.
Q.71Easy
Which of the following pollutants is primarily addressed by the 'National Clean Air Programme'?
Answer: B
The National Clean Air Programme specifically targets reduction of particulate matter and improvement of air quality in non-attainment cities.
Q.72Easy
The 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)' model in India's Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 places responsibility on whom?
Answer: B
EPR framework mandates that producers and manufacturers are responsible for collection and management of plastic waste they generate.
Q.73Easy
Which initiative aims to promote 'Zero Budget Natural Farming' in India?
Answer: B
The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana specifically promotes organic and zero-budget natural farming practices across India.
Q.74Easy
The 'Jal Shakti Abhiyaan' launched in 2019 focuses on which of the following?
Answer: A
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan is a mission for water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge in water-stressed regions.
Q.75Easy
Which ministry administers the 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana' for providing LPG connections to households?
Answer: A
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas implements PMUY to promote clean cooking fuel adoption and reduce indoor air pollution.
Q.76Easy
The 'Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)' adopted by India include a target to achieve 'Universal Health Coverage' by which year?
Answer: B
SDG 3 targets universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030 as part of the global sustainable development agenda.
Q.77Easy
The 'Wildlife (Protection) Act' was first enacted in India in which year?
Answer: B
The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in 1972, marking a significant step in India's wildlife conservation efforts.
Q.78Easy
What is the primary objective of the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' launched in 2016?
Answer: A
PMFBY aims to provide comprehensive insurance coverage to farmers against crop losses due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases.
Q.79Easy
The 'Ramsar Convention' is primarily concerned with the conservation of which resource?
Answer: B
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands and waterbirds.
Q.80Easy
Which pollutant is primarily responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
Answer: B
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) break down ozone molecules in the stratosphere, creating the ozone hole. Their production was phased out under the Montreal Protocol.
