Climate Change and India's Legal Framework

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Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

  1. Carbon Dioxide

  2. Methane

  3. Oxygen

  4. Water Vapor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas because it does not absorb and trap heat in the atmosphere like other greenhouse gases do.

What is the primary cause of climate change?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Volcanic Eruptions

  3. Human Activities

  4. Solar Flares


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, are the primary cause of climate change.

Which Indian state is most vulnerable to climate change?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Odisha

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odisha is the most vulnerable state in India to climate change due to its long coastline, low-lying areas, and frequent cyclones.

What is the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?

  1. A policy framework to address climate change in India

  2. A government program to promote renewable energy

  3. A treaty between India and other countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  4. A scientific assessment of climate change impacts in India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) is a policy framework to address climate change in India.

Which Indian law regulates the emission of air pollutants?

  1. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

  2. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

  3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

  4. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 regulates the emission of air pollutants in India.

What is the purpose of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)?

  1. To reduce air pollution in India by 20-30%

  2. To promote the use of electric vehicles

  3. To increase the forest cover in India

  4. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) aims to reduce air pollution in India by 20-30%.

Which Indian state has the highest renewable energy capacity?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka has the highest renewable energy capacity in India.

What is the target for India's renewable energy capacity by 2030?

  1. 40%

  2. 50%

  3. 60%

  4. 70%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's target for renewable energy capacity by 2030 is 40%.

Which Indian city has the worst air quality?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi has the worst air quality among major Indian cities.

What is the primary source of air pollution in India?

  1. Vehicular Emissions

  2. Industrial Emissions

  3. Agricultural Burning

  4. Construction Activities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vehicular emissions are the primary source of air pollution in India.

Which Indian state has the largest forest cover?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Odisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover among Indian states.

What is the target for India's forest cover by 2030?

  1. 25%

  2. 30%

  3. 35%

  4. 40%


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India's target for forest cover by 2030 is 33%.

Which Indian state is most affected by coastal erosion?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Odisha

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odisha is the most affected state in India by coastal erosion.

What is the primary cause of coastal erosion in India?

  1. Sea-Level Rise

  2. Storms and Cyclones

  3. Human Activities

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sea-level rise is the primary cause of coastal erosion in India.

Which Indian state is most affected by droughts?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is the most affected state in India by droughts.

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