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India's Environmental Conservation and Sustainability: A Comprehensive Examination

Description: India's Environmental Conservation and Sustainability: A Comprehensive Examination
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Which Indian state has the largest forest cover?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Odisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in India, accounting for approximately 25% of the country's total forest area.

What is the name of India's first national park?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Ranthambore National Park

  4. Periyar National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936, is India's first national park and is known for its tiger population.

Which Indian city has the highest air pollution levels?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi has consistently ranked among the most polluted cities in the world due to factors such as vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and construction dust.

What is the name of India's largest solar power plant?

  1. Bhadla Solar Park

  2. Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park

  3. Pavagada Solar Park

  4. Charanka Solar Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan is India's largest solar power plant, with a capacity of 2,255 MW.

Which Indian state has the highest rate of deforestation?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Odisha

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jharkhand has the highest rate of deforestation in India, primarily due to mining activities and the expansion of agriculture.

What is the name of India's first marine national park?

  1. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

  2. Sunderbans National Park

  3. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

  4. Kaziranga National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, established in 1986, is India's first marine national park and is known for its rich marine biodiversity.

Which Indian city has the highest water pollution levels?

  1. Kanpur

  2. Varanasi

  3. Patna

  4. Allahabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanpur has consistently ranked among the most polluted cities in India due to industrial effluents and untreated sewage discharge into the Ganges River.

What is the name of India's largest wind power plant?

  1. Muppandal Wind Farm

  2. Jaisalmer Wind Park

  3. Kutch Wind Park

  4. Anantapur Wind Farm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muppandal Wind Farm in Tamil Nadu is India's largest wind power plant, with a capacity of 1,500 MW.

Which Indian state has the highest rate of soil erosion?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan has the highest rate of soil erosion in India, primarily due to deforestation, overgrazing, and improper agricultural practices.

What is the name of India's first tiger reserve?

  1. Jim Corbett National Park

  2. Ranthambore National Park

  3. Kaziranga National Park

  4. Sunderbans National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jim Corbett National Park, established in 1936, is India's first tiger reserve and is known for its tiger population.

Which Indian city has the highest carbon footprint?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi has the highest carbon footprint among Indian cities due to factors such as high energy consumption, vehicular emissions, and industrial activities.

What is the name of India's largest biosphere reserve?

  1. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

  2. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

  3. Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve

  4. Kaziranga Biosphere Reserve


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve in Uttarakhand is India's largest biosphere reserve, covering an area of over 22,000 square kilometers.

Which Indian state has the highest rate of water pollution?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest rate of water pollution in India, primarily due to industrial effluents and untreated sewage discharge into rivers.

What is the name of India's first elephant reserve?

  1. Periyar Tiger Reserve

  2. Kaziranga National Park

  3. Sunderbans National Park

  4. Mudumalai National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala is India's first elephant reserve, established in 1978.

Which Indian city has the highest rate of solid waste generation?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi has the highest rate of solid waste generation among Indian cities due to its large population and high consumption patterns.

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