Role of Government in Desertification Control in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the role of the government in desertification control in India. It covers various aspects, including policies, programs, and initiatives undertaken by the government to combat desertification and promote sustainable land management.
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Which Indian state is most affected by desertification?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is the most affected state in India, with over 60% of its land area affected by desertification.

What is the primary cause of desertification in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Overgrazing

  3. Climate Change

  4. Industrial Pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation is the primary cause of desertification in India, as it leads to soil erosion and loss of vegetation, making the land more susceptible to desertification.

Which government agency is responsible for coordinating desertification control efforts in India?

  1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  2. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

  3. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation

  4. Ministry of Rural Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency for coordinating desertification control efforts in India.

What is the name of the national program launched by the Indian government to combat desertification?

  1. National Afforestation Program

  2. National Watershed Development Program

  3. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

  4. National Green Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Afforestation Program is the national program launched by the Indian government to combat desertification.

Which of the following is a key component of the National Afforestation Program?

  1. Tree planting

  2. Soil conservation

  3. Water harvesting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tree planting, soil conservation, and water harvesting are all key components of the National Afforestation Program.

What is the target set by the Indian government for increasing forest cover under the National Afforestation Program?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian government has set a target of increasing forest cover by 15% under the National Afforestation Program.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced in desertification control efforts 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 faced in desertification control efforts in India.

What is the role of local communities in desertification control?

  1. Implementing conservation practices

  2. Raising awareness about desertification

  3. Participating in decision-making processes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Local communities play a crucial role in desertification control by implementing conservation practices, raising awareness about desertification, and participating in decision-making processes.

Which of the following is an example of a successful desertification control project in India?

  1. Aravalli Afforestation Project

  2. Sukhomajri Watershed Development Project

  3. Joint Forest Management Program

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Aravalli Afforestation Project, Sukhomajri Watershed Development Project, and Joint Forest Management Program are all examples of successful desertification control projects in India.

What is the significance of desertification control in India?

  1. Mitigating climate change

  2. Improving agricultural productivity

  3. Protecting biodiversity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Desertification control in India has multiple benefits, including mitigating climate change, improving agricultural productivity, and protecting biodiversity.

Which of the following is a key policy measure adopted by the Indian government to promote sustainable land management?

  1. Land Use Planning

  2. Soil Conservation Measures

  3. Water Conservation Measures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Land Use Planning, Soil Conservation Measures, and Water Conservation Measures are all key policy measures adopted by the Indian government to promote sustainable land management.

What is the role of research and development in desertification control?

  1. Developing drought-resistant crops

  2. Improving soil fertility

  3. Developing new afforestation techniques

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Research and development play a crucial role in desertification control by developing drought-resistant crops, improving soil fertility, and developing new afforestation techniques.

Which of the following is an international convention that India has ratified to combat desertification?

  1. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

  2. Kyoto Protocol

  3. Paris Agreement

  4. Ramsar Convention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has ratified the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to combat desertification.

What is the role of the National Action Programme (NAP) in desertification control in India?

  1. Identifying desertification-prone areas

  2. Developing strategies for desertification control

  3. Implementing desertification control measures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Action Programme (NAP) plays a crucial role in desertification control in India by identifying desertification-prone areas, developing strategies for desertification control, and implementing desertification control measures.

What is the significance of community participation in desertification control?

  1. Ensuring local ownership of desertification control efforts

  2. Promoting sustainable land management practices

  3. Enhancing the effectiveness of desertification control measures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Community participation in desertification control has multiple benefits, including ensuring local ownership of desertification control efforts, promoting sustainable land management practices, and enhancing the effectiveness of desertification control measures.

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