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Examining the Role of Government Policies in Addressing Climate Change

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the role of government policies in addressing climate change.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which Indian government agency is responsible for coordinating and implementing climate change policies?

  1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  2. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

  3. Ministry of Power

  4. Ministry of Agriculture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency for coordinating and implementing climate change policies in India.

What is the primary objective of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?

  1. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  2. To promote sustainable development

  3. To enhance climate resilience

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NAPCC aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainable development, and enhance climate resilience in India.

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of renewable energy?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka has the highest installed capacity of renewable energy in India, with a significant contribution from solar and wind power.

What is the target set by the Indian government for achieving 40% of its electricity generation from non-fossil fuel sources by?

  1. 2022

  2. 2027

  3. 2030

  4. 2035


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian government has set a target to achieve 40% of its electricity generation from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.

Which Indian city has been recognized for its efforts in promoting sustainable urban development and combating climate change?

  1. Surat

  2. Indore

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Coimbatore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indore has been recognized for its efforts in promoting sustainable urban development and combating climate change, earning it the title of India's cleanest city.

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program that aims to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions?

  1. Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT)

  2. Ujala

  3. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)

  4. Solar Rooftop Scheme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) program is the Indian government's flagship program that aims to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Which Indian state has the highest forest cover?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Odisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arunachal Pradesh has the highest forest cover in India, accounting for approximately 8% of the country's total forest area.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative that aims to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector?

  1. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

  3. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)

  4. Soil Health Card Scheme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) is the Indian government's initiative that aims to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector.

Which Indian state has the highest number of electric vehicles?

  1. Delhi

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi has the highest number of electric vehicles in India, driven by government policies and incentives.

What is the name of the Indian government's scheme that provides financial assistance to states and union territories for implementing climate change action plans?

  1. National Adaptation Fund (NAF)

  2. State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC)

  3. National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF)

  4. Green Climate Fund (GCF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Adaptation Fund (NAF) is the Indian government's scheme that provides financial assistance to states and union territories for implementing climate change action plans.

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of solar power?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan has the highest installed capacity of solar power in India, with a significant contribution from large-scale solar parks.

What is the name of the Indian government's program that aims to promote energy efficiency in the industrial sector?

  1. Energy Conservation Act (ECA)

  2. Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT)

  3. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

  4. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) program is the Indian government's program that aims to promote energy efficiency in the industrial sector.

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of wind power?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has the highest installed capacity of wind power in India, with a significant contribution from wind farms along its coastline.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative that aims to promote sustainable urban development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cities?

  1. Smart Cities Mission

  2. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  4. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Smart Cities Mission is the Indian government's initiative that aims to promote sustainable urban development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cities.

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of hydropower?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Sikkim


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Himachal Pradesh has the highest installed capacity of hydropower in India, with a significant contribution from large-scale hydropower projects.

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