As per the latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, what is the approximate forest cover of India?
Answer: B
ISFR 2023 reports India's forest cover at approximately 24.62% of its total geographical area, with tree cover adding about 3.05%.
Q.2Easy
Which river pollution control initiative was launched specifically for the Ganga and its tributaries?
Answer: C
Namami Gange, launched in 2014, is a comprehensive programme to control pollution and rejuvenate the Ganga River and its tributaries.
Q.3Easy
What is the primary focus of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMSY)?
Answer: B
PMSY (2020) focuses on sustainable and responsible development of both inland and marine fisheries with modern infrastructure, technology, and market linkages.
Q.4Easy
Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), what is the primary objective regarding water resources?
Answer: B
PMKSY aims to enhance irrigation coverage and promote water-use efficiency through 'Har Khet Ko Pani' and micro-irrigation schemes.
Q.5Easy
Which ministry oversees the implementation of the National Mission for Clean Ganga?
Answer: B
Namami Gange is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in coordination with other agencies and state governments.
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Q.6Easy
What is the primary objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II?
Answer: B
SBM-G Phase II (2020-2025) focuses on sustaining ODF behavior, solid waste management, and wastewater management at community level.
Q.7Easy
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.8Easy
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.9Easy
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.10Easy
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.11Easy
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.
Q.12Easy
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.13Easy
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.14Easy
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.15Easy
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.16Easy
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.17Easy
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.18Easy
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.19Easy
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.20Easy
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.
