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Environmental Protection and Conservation

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on Environmental Protection and Conservation in India.
Number of Questions: 16
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The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in which year?

  1. 1981

  2. 1974

  3. 1991

  4. 2000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1981 to prevent, control and abate air pollution in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major cause of air pollution in India?

  1. Vehicular emissions

  2. Industrial emissions

  3. Agricultural burning

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation is not a major cause of air pollution in India. Vehicular emissions, industrial emissions and agricultural burning are the major causes of air pollution in India.

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in which year?

  1. 1974

  2. 1981

  3. 1991

  4. 2000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1974 to prevent, control and abate water pollution in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major cause of water pollution in India?

  1. Industrial effluents

  2. Municipal sewage

  3. Agricultural runoff

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation is not a major cause of water pollution in India. Industrial effluents, municipal sewage and agricultural runoff are the major causes of water pollution in India.

The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in which year?

  1. 1986

  2. 1991

  3. 2000

  4. 2010


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in 1986 to protect and improve the environment in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major environmental issue in India?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is not a major environmental issue in India. Air pollution, water pollution and deforestation are the major environmental issues in India.

The National Green Tribunal was established in which year?

  1. 2010

  2. 2011

  3. 2012

  4. 2013


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Green Tribunal was established in 2010 to handle cases related to environmental protection and conservation in India.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Green Tribunal?

  1. To hear and decide cases related to environmental protection and conservation

  2. To award compensation for environmental damage

  3. To issue directions to government agencies for environmental protection

  4. To impose fines on polluters


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Green Tribunal does not have the power to award compensation for environmental damage.

The National Mission for Clean Ganga was launched in which year?

  1. 2011

  2. 2012

  3. 2013

  4. 2014


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission for Clean Ganga was launched in 2011 to clean up the Ganga River.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Mission for Clean Ganga?

  1. Riverfront development

  2. Industrial effluent treatment

  3. Ghat construction

  4. Afforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Afforestation is not a component of the National Mission for Clean Ganga.

The National Afforestation Programme was launched in which year?

  1. 1985

  2. 1990

  3. 1995

  4. 2000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Afforestation Programme was launched in 1985 to increase the forest cover in India.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Afforestation Programme?

  1. Tree planting

  2. Soil conservation

  3. Water conservation

  4. Wildlife conservation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wildlife conservation is not a component of the National Afforestation Programme.

The National Biodiversity Action Plan was adopted in which year?

  1. 2002

  2. 2007

  3. 2012

  4. 2017


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Biodiversity Action Plan was adopted in 2002 to conserve and protect biodiversity in India.

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the National Biodiversity Action Plan?

  1. To conserve and protect biodiversity

  2. To promote sustainable use of biodiversity

  3. To share the benefits of biodiversity equitably

  4. To increase the number of protected areas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the number of protected areas is not a goal of the National Biodiversity Action Plan.

The National Climate Change Action Plan was launched in which year?

  1. 2008

  2. 2010

  3. 2012

  4. 2014


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Climate Change Action Plan was launched in 2008 to address the challenges of climate change in India.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Climate Change Action Plan?

  1. Mitigation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Capacity building

  4. Research and development


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Research and development is not a component of the National Climate Change Action Plan.

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