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The Impact of Environmental Issues on Political Decision-Making

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge and understanding of the impact of environmental issues on political decision-making in India. It covers various aspects of environmental policies, challenges, and their influence on political discourse and decision-making processes.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a key environmental issue that has influenced political decision-making in India?

  1. Climate Change

  2. Water Pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. Economic Growth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While economic growth is a significant factor in political decision-making, it is not an environmental issue in itself.

The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched in India in which year?

  1. 2008

  2. 2010

  3. 2012

  4. 2014


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NAPCC was launched in 2008 as a comprehensive strategy to address climate change in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge faced by India in its efforts to address environmental issues?

  1. Rapid Urbanization

  2. Lack of Political Will

  3. Insufficient Financial Resources

  4. Advanced Technological Solutions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While India faces challenges in addressing environmental issues, advanced technological solutions are not a major obstacle.

The concept of sustainable development emphasizes the need to balance economic growth with:

  1. Environmental Protection

  2. Social Justice

  3. Cultural Preservation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable development encompasses economic growth, environmental protection, social justice, and cultural preservation.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is responsible for formulating and implementing environmental policies in India. Which of the following is NOT a key function of the MoEFCC?

  1. Protecting and Conserving Forests

  2. Regulating Air and Water Pollution

  3. Promoting Renewable Energy

  4. Managing Wildlife Sanctuaries


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Managing wildlife sanctuaries is not a direct responsibility of the MoEFCC.

The Chipko Movement, which gained prominence in the 1970s, was a significant environmental movement in India that focused on:

  1. Protecting Forests from Logging

  2. Promoting Renewable Energy

  3. Raising Awareness about Climate Change

  4. Encouraging Sustainable Agriculture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chipko Movement was primarily concerned with protecting forests from logging and deforestation.

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the National Forest Policy of India, 1988?

  1. Maintaining Environmental Stability

  2. Preserving Biodiversity

  3. Meeting the Needs of Forest-Dependent Communities

  4. Maximizing Timber Production


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maximizing timber production is not a primary objective of the National Forest Policy.

The Ganga Action Plan, launched in 1985, aimed to address the issue of:

  1. Water Pollution in the Ganga River

  2. Deforestation in the Himalayan Region

  3. Air Pollution in Major Indian Cities

  4. Solid Waste Management in Rural Areas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga Action Plan was specifically designed to address water pollution in the Ganga River.

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, is an international agreement that aims to:

  1. Limit Global Temperature Rise

  2. Promote Sustainable Energy Sources

  3. Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Paris Agreement encompasses all of these objectives.

Which of the following is NOT a key challenge faced by India in its efforts to mitigate climate change?

  1. High Dependence on Fossil Fuels

  2. Lack of Financial Resources

  3. Limited Access to Clean Energy Technologies

  4. Strong Public Support for Climate Action


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strong public support for climate action is not a challenge faced by India.

The concept of environmental justice emphasizes the need to address:

  1. Disproportionate Environmental Burdens on Marginalized Communities

  2. Equal Access to Environmental Resources

  3. Participation of Indigenous Communities in Environmental Decision-Making

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental justice encompasses all of these aspects.

Which of the following is NOT a key provision of the Environment Protection Act, 1986?

  1. Establishment of the Central Pollution Control Board

  2. Regulation of Hazardous Substances

  3. Imposition of Environmental Impact Assessment

  4. Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promotion of sustainable agriculture is not a specific provision of the Environment Protection Act.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in India in which year?

  1. 2006

  2. 2010

  3. 2014

  4. 2018


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NGT was established in 2010 to handle environmental disputes and cases.

Which of the following is NOT a key challenge faced by India in its efforts to promote sustainable development?

  1. Rapid Population Growth

  2. Limited Access to Education and Healthcare

  3. Insufficient Infrastructure Development

  4. Strong Commitment to Environmental Protection


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strong commitment to environmental protection is not a challenge faced by India.

The concept of circular economy emphasizes the need to:

  1. Reduce Waste and Pollution

  2. Design Products for Reuse and Recycling

  3. Promote Sustainable Consumption Patterns

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Circular economy encompasses all of these aspects.

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