The 'Indus Waters Treaty' between India and Pakistan falls under which category of environmental cooperation?
Answer: A
The Indus Waters Treaty (1960) is a landmark bilateral agreement regulating sharing and management of Indus River waters between the two nations.
Q.42Medium
Which of the following best describes 'Circular Economy' as applied in India's waste management policy?
Answer: B
Circular economy principles emphasize reducing, reusing, and recycling to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency.
Q.43Medium
The 'International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)' classifies species into categories. Which category indicates 'Extremely High Risk of Extinction'?
Answer: B
Critically Endangered (CR) is the IUCN category for species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Q.44Medium
Which of the following is NOT a component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
Answer: D
NAPCC consists of 8 missions including energy efficiency, agricultural soil health, and Himalayan ecosystem, but urban renewal is not part of NAPCC.
Q.45Medium
Which state in India has the highest forest cover percentage as per the latest India State of Forest Report (2023)?
Answer: B
Mizoram has the highest forest cover percentage at over 85% of its total geographical area according to the 2023 report.
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Q.46Medium
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the 'National Action Plan on Climate Change' in India?
Answer: A
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) oversees the implementation of NAPCC across various sectors.
Q.47Medium
The 'Green India Mission' aims to increase forest and tree cover by which target area by 2030?
Answer: B
The Green India Mission targets afforestation and tree cover enhancement of 10 million hectares by 2030 to combat climate change.
Q.48Medium
Which of the following is a major environmental concern specific to Gujarat's industrial development?
Answer: B
Gujarat's rapid industrialization, particularly in sectors like textiles, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, has led to significant air and water pollution concerns.
Q.49Medium
Which scheme launched by the Gujarat government focuses on water conservation and groundwater management?
Answer: D
The Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyaan is a state-level initiative focused on groundwater conservation and water-harvesting structures in Gujarat.
Q.50Medium
The 'Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT)' scheme in India is primarily designed to improve which sector?
Answer: B
The PAT scheme mandates energy efficiency improvements in large industrial and commercial establishments, allowing trading of excess efficiency credits.
Q.51Medium
Which international agreement specifically addresses the reduction of hazardous waste and its transboundary movements?
Answer: A
The Basel Convention (1989) regulates the transboundary movement and management of hazardous and other wastes.
Q.52Medium
What is the primary environmental issue associated with the textile industry in Gujarat?
Answer: B
Gujarat's textile industry generates significant wastewater containing dyes, chemicals, and heavy metals that contaminate soil and water bodies.
Q.53Medium
Under the 'Forest Rights Act' (2006), what is the primary right granted to forest-dwelling tribal communities?
Answer: B
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act grants tribal communities rights to collect forest produce and cultivate traditional forest lands.
Q.54Medium
Under the 'Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)', which of the following is a key objective specific to micro-irrigation promotion in Gujarat?
Answer: A
PMKSY's 'Per Drop More Crop' component specifically focuses on micro-irrigation technologies like drip and sprinkler systems to improve water efficiency in agriculture. This is particularly relevant for water-scarce regions like Gujarat.
