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Environmental Education and Awareness: Current Initiatives and Programs

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Which Indian government agency is responsible for promoting environmental education and awareness?

  1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  2. Central Pollution Control Board

  3. National Green Tribunal

  4. Wildlife Institute of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency for environmental education and awareness in India.

What is the name of the national-level environmental awareness campaign launched by the Indian government in 2014?

  1. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

  2. Namami Gange Programme

  3. Green India Mission

  4. National Mission for Clean Ganga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a national campaign launched by the Indian government in 2014 to promote cleanliness and sanitation.

Which Indian state has made environmental education compulsory in schools?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Kerala

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttarakhand is the first state in India to make environmental education compulsory in schools.

What is the name of the annual environmental awareness event organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?

  1. World Environment Day

  2. Earth Hour

  3. World Water Day

  4. International Day of Forests


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

World Environment Day is an annual event organized by UNEP to raise awareness about environmental issues.

Which international agreement aims to promote sustainable development and protect the environment?

  1. Paris Agreement

  2. Kyoto Protocol

  3. Montreal Protocol

  4. Convention on Biological Diversity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that aims to limit global warming and promote sustainable development.

What is the name of the global movement that encourages individuals and organizations to reduce their carbon footprint?

  1. 350.org

  2. Greenpeace

  3. Sierra Club

  4. Climate Reality Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

350.org is a global movement that encourages individuals and organizations to reduce their carbon footprint.

Which Indian city has been ranked as the most sustainable city in the world?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Surat

  3. Indore

  4. Mysuru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandigarh has been ranked as the most sustainable city in the world by the World Economic Forum.

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers for adopting sustainable agricultural practices?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

  2. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

  3. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

  4. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana is an Indian government scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers for adopting sustainable agricultural practices.

Which Indian state has launched a program to plant 10 million trees in urban areas?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra has launched a program to plant 10 million trees in urban areas.

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that promotes the use of solar energy?

  1. Solar Park Scheme

  2. Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Scheme

  3. Off-Grid Solar PV Systems Scheme

  4. Solar Thermal Energy Scheme


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Scheme is an Indian government scheme that promotes the use of solar energy.

Which Indian state has made it mandatory for all new buildings to install solar panels?

  1. Kerala

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Karnataka has made it mandatory for all new buildings to install solar panels.

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that promotes the use of electric vehicles?

  1. FAME India Scheme

  2. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan

  3. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) Scheme

  4. Electric Vehicle Policy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) Scheme is an Indian government scheme that promotes the use of electric vehicles.

Which Indian state has launched a program to provide free electric buses to public transport?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Bengaluru

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi has launched a program to provide free electric buses to public transport.

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that promotes the use of biogas?

  1. National Biogas and Manure Management Programme

  2. Gobar-Dhan Scheme

  3. Ujjwala Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Biogas and Manure Management Programme is an Indian government scheme that promotes the use of biogas.

Which Indian state has made it mandatory for all households to segregate waste?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra has made it mandatory for all households to segregate waste.

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