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International Environmental NGOs and Their Role in India

Description: This quiz assesses your knowledge about the role of International Environmental NGOs in India.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which international environmental NGO played a crucial role in the Chipko Movement in India?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Friends of the Earth

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Friends of the Earth provided financial and technical support to the Chipko Movement, which aimed to protect forests in the Himalayan region.

The 'Save Silent Valley' campaign in India was primarily supported by which international environmental NGO?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Friends of the Earth

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) played a significant role in raising awareness and providing support for the 'Save Silent Valley' campaign, which aimed to protect the Silent Valley National Park in Kerala.

Which international environmental NGO is known for its efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and food security in India?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. ActionAid

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

ActionAid is an international NGO that works to promote sustainable agriculture and food security in India through various programs and initiatives.

The 'Clean Ganga' campaign in India received support from which international environmental NGO?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. International Rivers

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

International Rivers is an international NGO that works to protect rivers and promote sustainable water management. It has been involved in supporting the 'Clean Ganga' campaign in India.

Which international environmental NGO played a key role in the campaign to ban the use of DDT in India?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Pesticide Action Network (PAN)

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) is an international NGO that works to promote sustainable pest management and reduce the use of harmful pesticides. It played a significant role in the campaign to ban the use of DDT in India.

The 'Project Tiger' initiative in India received support from which international environmental NGO?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Friends of the Earth

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) provided significant financial and technical support for the 'Project Tiger' initiative in India, which aimed to protect tiger populations and their habitats.

Which international environmental NGO is known for its work on climate change mitigation and adaptation in India?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. 350.org

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

350.org is an international NGO that works to address climate change through grassroots organizing and advocacy. It has been involved in various climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives in India.

The 'Save the Western Ghats' campaign in India was supported by which international environmental NGO?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Friends of the Earth

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) played a significant role in supporting the 'Save the Western Ghats' campaign, which aimed to protect the biodiversity and ecological integrity of the Western Ghats region in India.

Which international environmental NGO is known for its work on marine conservation and sustainable fisheries in India?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Oceana

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oceana is an international NGO that works to protect the world's oceans and marine life. It has been involved in various marine conservation and sustainable fisheries initiatives in India.

The 'Green Belt Movement' in India, which aims to promote afforestation and environmental conservation, received support from which international environmental NGO?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Friends of the Earth

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nature Conservancy is an international NGO that works to protect natural lands and waters. It has supported the 'Green Belt Movement' in India, which aims to plant trees and promote afforestation.

Which international environmental NGO is known for its work on waste management and recycling in India?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Waste Aid

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Waste Aid is an international NGO that works to promote sustainable waste management and recycling practices in developing countries. It has been involved in various waste management initiatives in India.

The 'Himalayan Glaciers Initiative' in India, which aims to address the impacts of climate change on Himalayan glaciers, received support from which international environmental NGO?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is an international NGO that works to promote sustainable development in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. It has supported the 'Himalayan Glaciers Initiative' in India.

Which international environmental NGO is known for its work on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in India?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is an international NGO that works to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It has been involved in various biodiversity conservation initiatives in India.

The 'Clean Air Campaign' in India, which aims to reduce air pollution, received support from which international environmental NGO?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Clean Air Task Force

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Clean Air Task Force is an international NGO that works to promote clean air and reduce air pollution. It has supported the 'Clean Air Campaign' in India.

Which international environmental NGO is known for its work on renewable energy and energy efficiency in India?

  1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

  2. Greenpeace

  3. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

  4. The Nature Conservancy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an international NGO that works to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency worldwide. It has been involved in various renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives in India.

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