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Government Policies and Regulations to Combat Food Waste

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on government policies and regulations aimed at combating food waste.
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Which Indian government agency is responsible for formulating and implementing policies and regulations to reduce food waste?

  1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  2. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

  3. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

  4. National Green Tribunal


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is the nodal agency responsible for formulating and implementing policies and regulations aimed at reducing food waste in India.

What is the primary objective of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in relation to food waste?

  1. To ensure food safety and quality

  2. To promote sustainable food practices

  3. To reduce food waste generation

  4. To regulate food packaging and labeling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The FSSAI has a specific mandate to reduce food waste generation in India by promoting sustainable food practices and implementing regulations that minimize food waste at various stages of the food supply chain.

Which of the following is a key component of the Indian government's strategy to combat food waste?

  1. Promoting food donation and redistribution

  2. Encouraging composting and anaerobic digestion

  3. Raising awareness about food waste and its environmental impact

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian government's strategy to combat food waste encompasses a range of measures, including promoting food donation and redistribution, encouraging composting and anaerobic digestion, and raising awareness about food waste and its environmental impact.

What is the role of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in addressing food waste in India?

  1. To adjudicate cases related to environmental protection

  2. To enforce regulations on food waste management

  3. To impose penalties for food waste violations

  4. To monitor compliance with food waste reduction targets


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The NGT plays a crucial role in addressing food waste in India by adjudicating cases related to environmental protection, enforcing regulations on food waste management, imposing penalties for food waste violations, and monitoring compliance with food waste reduction targets.

Which Indian state has implemented a comprehensive food waste management policy that includes composting and biogas production?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka is the first Indian state to implement a comprehensive food waste management policy that includes composting and biogas production. The policy aims to reduce food waste generation and promote sustainable food practices.

What is the primary focus of the Indian government's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' mission in relation to food waste?

  1. To promote cleanliness and sanitation

  2. To reduce food waste generation

  3. To improve waste management practices

  4. To raise awareness about food waste and its impact


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan mission focuses on improving waste management practices, including the management of food waste. The mission aims to reduce food waste generation and promote sustainable waste disposal methods.

Which Indian city has implemented a successful food waste composting program that has significantly reduced the amount of food waste sent to landfills?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Bengaluru

  4. Hyderabad


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bengaluru has implemented a successful food waste composting program called 'Bengaluru Compost', which has significantly reduced the amount of food waste sent to landfills. The program involves collecting food waste from households and commercial establishments and composting it to produce organic fertilizer.

What is the primary objective of the 'Food Waste Index' developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations?

  1. To measure the amount of food waste generated globally

  2. To track progress in reducing food waste

  3. To identify countries with the highest food waste rates

  4. To promote sustainable food practices


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Food Waste Index is a tool developed by the FAO to measure the amount of food waste generated globally. It provides a comprehensive assessment of food waste at different stages of the food supply chain, from production to consumption.

Which Indian state has implemented a 'Pay-As-You-Throw' waste management system that charges households and businesses based on the amount of waste they generate?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat is the first Indian state to implement a 'Pay-As-You-Throw' waste management system, where households and businesses are charged based on the amount of waste they generate. This system aims to incentivize waste reduction and promote responsible waste disposal practices.

What is the primary focus of the 'National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture' launched by the Indian government?

  1. To promote sustainable agricultural practices

  2. To reduce food waste generation

  3. To improve soil health and fertility

  4. To enhance agricultural productivity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices that minimize environmental impact and reduce food waste generation. The mission focuses on improving soil health, enhancing agricultural productivity, and promoting the adoption of sustainable farming techniques.

Which Indian state has implemented a 'Food Safety and Standards Act' that includes provisions for reducing food waste?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha has implemented a 'Food Safety and Standards Act' that includes provisions for reducing food waste. The act aims to promote food safety and quality, while also addressing the issue of food waste generation and promoting sustainable food practices.

What is the primary objective of the 'National Food Security Mission' launched by the Indian government?

  1. To ensure food security for all citizens

  2. To reduce food waste generation

  3. To promote sustainable agricultural practices

  4. To enhance agricultural productivity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Food Security Mission aims to ensure food security for all citizens by increasing agricultural production, improving distribution systems, and reducing food waste. The mission focuses on providing access to adequate and nutritious food for all, while also addressing the issue of food waste and promoting sustainable food practices.

Which Indian state has implemented a 'Zero Waste' policy that aims to eliminate waste generation and promote sustainable waste management practices?

  1. Haryana

  2. Punjab

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Jammu and Kashmir


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Himachal Pradesh has implemented a 'Zero Waste' policy that aims to eliminate waste generation and promote sustainable waste management practices. The policy focuses on reducing waste at the source, promoting recycling and composting, and raising awareness about waste reduction and sustainable waste management.

What is the primary focus of the 'National Mission on Clean Ganga' launched by the Indian government?

  1. To clean and rejuvenate the Ganga River

  2. To reduce food waste generation

  3. To promote sustainable agricultural practices

  4. To enhance agricultural productivity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission on Clean Ganga aims to clean and rejuvenate the Ganga River by reducing pollution, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and raising awareness about the importance of river conservation. The mission also focuses on reducing food waste generation and promoting sustainable food practices as part of its efforts to improve water quality and protect the environment.

Which Indian state has implemented a 'Food Waste Prevention and Management Policy' that includes measures to reduce food waste generation and promote sustainable food practices?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Jharkhand

  4. Bihar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttarakhand has implemented a 'Food Waste Prevention and Management Policy' that includes measures to reduce food waste generation and promote sustainable food practices. The policy focuses on raising awareness about food waste, promoting food donation and redistribution, and encouraging composting and anaerobic digestion of food waste.

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