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Agricultural Climate Change Laws

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Which Indian law specifically addresses the issue of climate change in agriculture?

  1. The Climate Change Act, 2009

  2. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), 2008

  3. The Agriculture Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Framework, 2018

  4. The National Policy on Climate Change, 2012


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Agriculture Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Framework, 2018 is a comprehensive framework that outlines strategies and actions to address the impacts of climate change on agriculture and to promote climate-resilient agricultural practices.

What is the primary objective of the Agriculture Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Framework, 2018?

  1. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture

  2. To promote climate-resilient agricultural practices

  3. To enhance the adaptive capacity of farmers to climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Agriculture Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Framework, 2018 aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, promote climate-resilient agricultural practices, and enhance the adaptive capacity of farmers to climate change.

Which of the following is a key strategy identified in the Agriculture Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Framework, 2018?

  1. Promoting crop diversification

  2. Improving irrigation efficiency

  3. Encouraging the use of renewable energy sources in agriculture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Agriculture Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Framework, 2018 identifies several key strategies, including promoting crop diversification, improving irrigation efficiency, encouraging the use of renewable energy sources in agriculture, and others.

What is the role of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), 2008 in addressing climate change in agriculture?

  1. It provides a comprehensive framework for climate change adaptation and mitigation in agriculture

  2. It outlines specific actions and strategies for addressing climate change in agriculture

  3. It sets targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture

  4. It establishes a mechanism for monitoring and evaluating the progress of climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts in agriculture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), 2008 provides a comprehensive framework for climate change adaptation and mitigation in agriculture, outlining specific actions and strategies, setting targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and establishing a mechanism for monitoring and evaluating progress.

Which Indian law regulates the use of genetically modified (GM) crops in agriculture?

  1. The Environment Protection Act, 1986

  2. The Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Act, 2000

  3. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002

  4. The National Food Security Act, 2013


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environment Protection Act, 1986 regulates the use of genetically modified (GM) crops in agriculture, as it empowers the central government to take measures to protect the environment and prevent pollution.

What is the primary objective of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 in relation to agriculture?

  1. To protect and conserve biological diversity in agriculture

  2. To promote sustainable agricultural practices

  3. To regulate the use of genetically modified (GM) crops

  4. To ensure food security


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 aims to protect and conserve biological diversity in agriculture, including the diversity of crops, livestock, and microorganisms, and to promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Which Indian law provides a legal framework for the promotion of organic farming?

  1. The National Food Security Act, 2013

  2. The Agriculture Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Framework, 2018

  3. The National Policy on Organic Farming, 2004

  4. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Policy on Organic Farming, 2004 provides a legal framework for the promotion of organic farming in India, outlining strategies and actions to support organic farmers and encourage the adoption of organic farming practices.

What is the main focus of the National Policy on Organic Farming, 2004?

  1. Promoting the production of organic food

  2. Encouraging the adoption of organic farming practices

  3. Developing standards and regulations for organic farming

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Policy on Organic Farming, 2004 focuses on promoting the production of organic food, encouraging the adoption of organic farming practices, and developing standards and regulations for organic farming.

Which Indian law regulates the use of pesticides in agriculture?

  1. The Insecticides Act, 1968

  2. The Environment Protection Act, 1986

  3. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002

  4. The National Food Security Act, 2013


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Insecticides Act, 1968 regulates the use of pesticides in agriculture, including their import, manufacture, sale, and distribution.

What is the primary objective of the Insecticides Act, 1968?

  1. To prevent the misuse of pesticides

  2. To promote the safe and responsible use of pesticides

  3. To regulate the quality of pesticides

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Insecticides Act, 1968 aims to prevent the misuse of pesticides, promote the safe and responsible use of pesticides, and regulate the quality of pesticides.

Which Indian law provides a legal framework for the promotion of sustainable agriculture?

  1. The National Food Security Act, 2013

  2. The Agriculture Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Framework, 2018

  3. The National Policy on Sustainable Agriculture, 2003

  4. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Policy on Sustainable Agriculture, 2003 provides a legal framework for the promotion of sustainable agriculture in India, outlining strategies and actions to support sustainable agricultural practices and ensure food security.

What is the main focus of the National Policy on Sustainable Agriculture, 2003?

  1. Promoting the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices

  2. Encouraging the use of organic farming methods

  3. Reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Policy on Sustainable Agriculture, 2003 focuses on promoting the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, encouraging the use of organic farming methods, and reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Which Indian law regulates the use of fertilizers in agriculture?

  1. The Fertilizers Control Order, 1985

  2. The Environment Protection Act, 1986

  3. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002

  4. The National Food Security Act, 2013


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fertilizers Control Order, 1985 regulates the use of fertilizers in agriculture, including their import, manufacture, sale, and distribution.

What is the primary objective of the Fertilizers Control Order, 1985?

  1. To prevent the misuse of fertilizers

  2. To promote the safe and responsible use of fertilizers

  3. To regulate the quality of fertilizers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fertilizers Control Order, 1985 aims to prevent the misuse of fertilizers, promote the safe and responsible use of fertilizers, and regulate the quality of fertilizers.

Which Indian law provides a legal framework for the promotion of agroforestry?

  1. The National Agroforestry Policy, 2014

  2. The Agriculture Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Framework, 2018

  3. The National Policy on Sustainable Agriculture, 2003

  4. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Agroforestry Policy, 2014 provides a legal framework for the promotion of agroforestry in India, outlining strategies and actions to support agroforestry practices and ensure sustainable land management.

What is the main focus of the National Agroforestry Policy, 2014?

  1. Promoting the adoption of agroforestry practices

  2. Encouraging the integration of trees and shrubs into agricultural systems

  3. Improving the productivity of agricultural land

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Agroforestry Policy, 2014 focuses on promoting the adoption of agroforestry practices, encouraging the integration of trees and shrubs into agricultural systems, and improving the productivity of agricultural land.

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