What is the primary focus of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) with respect to agriculture?
Answer: B
NAPCC focuses on developing climate-resilient agriculture through improved crop varieties, water management, and sustainable farming practices to adapt to climate change impacts.
Q.42Easy
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.43Medium
The Soil Health Card Scheme was launched to assess which of the following?
Answer: B
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.
Q.44Medium
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.45Medium
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.
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Q.46Easy
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.47Medium
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.48Medium
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.49Medium
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).
Q.50Easy
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.51Hard
The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by India focus on achieving what by 2030?
Answer: C
India's NDCs commit to reducing the carbon intensity of GDP by 40% by 2030 and achieving 50% of cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources.
Q.52Medium
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.53Easy
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.54Medium
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.55Hard
India's commitment to achieve 'Net Zero by 2070' was announced at which international forum?
Answer: B
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 at the COP26 conference in Glasgow in November 2021.
Q.56Medium
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.57Medium
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.58Medium
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.59Hard
The National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) in India focuses on which conservation priority?
Answer: B
The NWAP provides a comprehensive framework for wildlife conservation including habitat protection, species conservation, biodiversity management, and addressing human-wildlife conflicts.
Q.60Medium
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.
