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Food and the Environment in India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the relationship between food and the environment in India.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation in India?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Agriculture

  3. Mining

  4. Industrialization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Agriculture is the leading cause of deforestation in India, accounting for over 50% of all forest loss.

What is the primary source of water for irrigation in India?

  1. Groundwater

  2. Surface water

  3. Rainwater

  4. Desalinated water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Groundwater is the primary source of water for irrigation in India, accounting for over 60% of all irrigation water.

Which of the following is a major challenge to sustainable agriculture in India?

  1. Climate change

  2. Soil degradation

  3. Water scarcity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity are all major challenges to sustainable agriculture in India.

What is the main cause of soil degradation in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Overgrazing

  3. Salinization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, overgrazing, and salinization are all major causes of soil degradation in India.

Which of the following is a major source of water pollution in India?

  1. Industrial wastewater

  2. Agricultural runoff

  3. Sewage

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrial wastewater, agricultural runoff, and sewage are all major sources of water pollution in India.

What is the main cause of air pollution in India?

  1. Vehicular emissions

  2. Industrial emissions

  3. Burning of fossil fuels

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vehicular emissions, industrial emissions, and burning of fossil fuels are all major causes of air pollution in India.

Which of the following is a major challenge to food security in India?

  1. Poverty

  2. Malnutrition

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Poverty, malnutrition, and climate change are all major challenges to food security in India.

What is the main cause of food waste in India?

  1. Inadequate storage facilities

  2. Lack of transportation infrastructure

  3. Consumer behavior

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Inadequate storage facilities, lack of transportation infrastructure, and consumer behavior are all major causes of food waste in India.

Which of the following is a major initiative of the Indian government to promote sustainable agriculture?

  1. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

  2. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

  3. Soil Health Card Scheme

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, and Soil Health Card Scheme are all major initiatives of the Indian government to promote sustainable agriculture.

What is the main objective of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture?

  1. To promote the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices

  2. To increase agricultural productivity

  3. To improve the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture is to promote the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, increase agricultural productivity, and improve the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change.

Which of the following is a key component of the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana?

  1. Organic farming

  2. Natural farming

  3. Permaculture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Organic farming, natural farming, and permaculture are all key components of the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana.

What is the main objective of the Soil Health Card Scheme?

  1. To provide farmers with information about the health of their soils

  2. To recommend appropriate soil management practices

  3. To promote the use of organic fertilizers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the Soil Health Card Scheme is to provide farmers with information about the health of their soils, recommend appropriate soil management practices, and promote the use of organic fertilizers.

Which of the following is a major challenge to the implementation of sustainable agriculture in India?

  1. Lack of awareness among farmers

  2. Lack of access to finance

  3. Lack of technical support

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of awareness among farmers, lack of access to finance, and lack of technical support are all major challenges to the implementation of sustainable agriculture in India.

What is the main objective of the National Mission on Food Processing?

  1. To reduce food waste

  2. To increase the value of agricultural produce

  3. To create employment opportunities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the National Mission on Food Processing is to reduce food waste, increase the value of agricultural produce, and create employment opportunities.

Which of the following is a key component of the National Mission on Food Processing?

  1. Mega Food Parks

  2. Integrated Food Parks

  3. Food Processing Clusters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mega Food Parks, Integrated Food Parks, and Food Processing Clusters are all key components of the National Mission on Food Processing.

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