Causes of Desertification in India

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Which of the following is not a natural cause of desertification in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Overgrazing

  3. Drought

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is not a natural cause of desertification in India. It is an anthropogenic cause.

Which of the following is a major anthropogenic cause of desertification in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Overgrazing

  3. Mining

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, overgrazing, and mining are all major anthropogenic causes of desertification in India.

Which of the following is not a consequence of desertification in India?

  1. Loss of biodiversity

  2. Soil erosion

  3. Increased water scarcity

  4. Increased agricultural productivity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Desertification leads to loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and increased water scarcity. It does not lead to increased agricultural productivity.

Which of the following is a major region in India that is affected by desertification?

  1. Thar Desert

  2. Rajasthan Desert

  3. Great Indian Desert

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Thar Desert, Rajasthan Desert, and Great Indian Desert are all major regions in India that are affected by desertification.

Which of the following is a government initiative to combat desertification in India?

  1. National Afforestation Programme

  2. Desert Development Programme

  3. Integrated Watershed Management Programme

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Afforestation Programme, Desert Development Programme, and Integrated Watershed Management Programme are all government initiatives to combat desertification in India.

Which of the following is a traditional method of combating desertification in India?

  1. Tree planting

  2. Water conservation

  3. Crop rotation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tree planting, water conservation, and crop rotation are all traditional methods of combating desertification in India.

Which of the following is a modern method of combating desertification in India?

  1. Drip irrigation

  2. Solar-powered water pumps

  3. Sand dune stabilization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drip irrigation, solar-powered water pumps, and sand dune stabilization are all modern methods of combating desertification in India.

Which of the following is a major challenge in combating desertification in India?

  1. Lack of financial resources

  2. Lack of technical expertise

  3. Lack of community participation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of financial resources, lack of technical expertise, and lack of community participation are all major challenges in combating desertification in India.

Which of the following is a key factor in preventing desertification in India?

  1. Sustainable land management practices

  2. Climate change mitigation

  3. Community participation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable land management practices, climate change mitigation, and community participation are all key factors in preventing desertification in India.

Which of the following is a major goal of the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India?

  1. To increase the area under forest cover

  2. To improve water use efficiency

  3. To promote sustainable agriculture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To increase the area under forest cover, to improve water use efficiency, and to promote sustainable agriculture are all major goals of the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India.

Which of the following is a major challenge in implementing the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India?

  1. Lack of coordination among different stakeholders

  2. Lack of financial resources

  3. Lack of technical expertise

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of coordination among different stakeholders, lack of financial resources, and lack of technical expertise are all major challenges in implementing the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India.

Which of the following is a key factor in ensuring the success of the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India?

  1. Community participation

  2. Stakeholder involvement

  3. Political commitment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Community participation, stakeholder involvement, and political commitment are all key factors in ensuring the success of the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India.

Which of the following is a major challenge in combating desertification in India?

  1. Lack of financial resources

  2. Lack of technical expertise

  3. Lack of community participation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of financial resources, lack of technical expertise, and lack of community participation are all major challenges in combating desertification in India.

Which of the following is a key factor in preventing desertification in India?

  1. Sustainable land management practices

  2. Climate change mitigation

  3. Community participation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable land management practices, climate change mitigation, and community participation are all key factors in preventing desertification in India.

Which of the following is a major goal of the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India?

  1. To increase the area under forest cover

  2. To improve water use efficiency

  3. To promote sustainable agriculture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To increase the area under forest cover, to improve water use efficiency, and to promote sustainable agriculture are all major goals of the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India.

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