Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Precision Agriculture'?
Answer: B
Precision agriculture involves using GPS, sensors, and data analytics to optimize crop management practices, reducing input wastage and improving productivity.
Q.122Medium
The National Bamboo Mission aims to achieve which of the following objectives?
Answer: B
The National Bamboo Mission promotes bamboo cultivation as an alternative crop to provide livelihood support to farmers while contributing to environmental conservation.
Q.123Medium
What is the key feature of the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)?
Answer: B
PKVY promotes organic farming and sustainable agriculture through cluster-based approach, converting conventional agricultural areas into organic farming zones.
Q.124Medium
Which of the following is NOT covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
Answer: C
PMFBY covers natural calamities, post-harvest losses due to fire, and other specified risks, but excludes losses due to farmer negligence or mismanagement.
Q.125Medium
The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) primarily focuses on which sector?
Answer: B
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.126Medium
Which of the following best explains 'Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)' as mandated in India?
Answer: B
EIA is a mandatory process to systematically evaluate potential environmental effects of proposed development projects before they are implemented, ensuring environmental safeguards.
Q.127Medium
Which regulation mandates environmental clearance for large-scale industrial projects in India?
Answer: A
The Environmental Protection Act, 1986 is the primary legislation that empowers the Central Government to issue environmental clearance notifications for major projects.
Q.128Medium
Which state in India has been recognized as a leader in renewable energy capacity?
Answer: B
Gujarat has emerged as a leading state in renewable energy capacity, particularly in solar energy generation, with massive solar parks and wind energy installations.
Q.129Medium
The Biofuel Policy 2018 in India primarily aims to achieve which objective?
Answer: A
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.
Q.130Medium
Which of the following is a key indicator used to measure environmental degradation in water bodies?
Answer: B
BOD and COD are primary indicators of water quality and pollution levels, measuring the amount of organic matter and pollutants in water bodies.
Q.131Medium
Which of the following rivers in Gujarat is declared as a 'National Waterway' under the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)?
Answer: A
The Narmada River in Gujarat has been designated as a National Waterway to promote inland navigation and reduce transportation costs.
Q.132Medium
The Crescent Lake Wetland, recently in news for conservation efforts, is located in which district of Gujarat?
Answer: B
Crescent Lake in Jamnagar is an important wetland habitat for migratory birds and has been a focus of wetland restoration projects.
Q.133Medium
Which ministry in India is responsible for implementing the 'Pradhan Mantri Khanij Shram Kalyan Yojana'?
Answer: B
The Ministry of Mines oversees this scheme which provides social security and welfare to unorganized workers in the mineral sector.
Q.134Medium
The 'Textile Sector Integrated Processing Development Scheme' (TIPDS) focuses on which aspect of textile production?
Answer: B
TIPDS emphasizes sustainable textile processing, reduced water consumption, and environmentally friendly manufacturing practices.
Q.135Medium
The 'Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA)' was established under which act?
Answer: D
CAMPA was established under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, to manage funds for afforestation and habitat restoration.
Q.136Medium
The 'Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)' notification in India defines restrictions up to what distance from the high tide line?
Answer: C
The CRZ notification typically designates a 500-meter coastal buffer zone for regulation of development activities to protect coastal ecosystems.
Q.137Medium
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gujarat is known for its Asiatic lion population?
Answer: A
While Gir has lions, Champaner-Pavagadh is a UNESCO site; however, Gir National Park itself is crucial for Asiatic lion conservation in Gujarat.
Q.138Medium
Gujarat's 'Vibrant Gujarat' program emphasizes sustainable development through which sector among others?
Answer: B
The Vibrant Gujarat program promotes sustainable industrial development with emphasis on renewable energy and green manufacturing zones.
Q.139Medium
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.140Medium
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.
