Climate Change and India's Adaptation Efforts

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Which of the following is NOT a key sector vulnerable to climate change in India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Water Resources

  3. Energy

  4. Manufacturing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manufacturing is not a key sector vulnerable to climate change in India. The key sectors vulnerable to climate change in India are Agriculture, Water Resources, and Energy.

What is the primary cause of climate change in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Industrialization

  3. Agricultural Practices

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change in India is caused by a combination of deforestation, industrialization, and agricultural practices.

Which of the following is NOT an adaptation strategy being implemented by India to address climate change?

  1. Promoting sustainable agriculture

  2. Developing drought-resistant crop varieties

  3. Improving irrigation infrastructure

  4. Investing in renewable energy sources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Investing in renewable energy sources is not an adaptation strategy being implemented by India to address climate change. The adaptation strategies being implemented by India include promoting sustainable agriculture, developing drought-resistant crop varieties, and improving irrigation infrastructure.

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

  1. A comprehensive plan to address climate change in India

  2. A set of policies and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  3. A framework for promoting sustainable development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) of India is a comprehensive plan to address climate change in India. It includes a set of policies and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a framework for promoting sustainable development, and a strategy for adapting to the impacts of climate change.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of India's National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC)?

  1. Providing financial support for adaptation projects

  2. Promoting research and development on adaptation technologies

  3. Building capacity for adaptation at the local level

  4. Implementing adaptation projects in vulnerable sectors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Implementing adaptation projects in vulnerable sectors is not a key component of India's National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC). The key components of NAFCC include providing financial support for adaptation projects, promoting research and development on adaptation technologies, and building capacity for adaptation at the local level.

What is the primary objective of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) in India?

  1. Promoting sustainable agriculture practices

  2. Improving agricultural productivity

  3. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary objective of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) in India is to promote sustainable agriculture practices, improve agricultural productivity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

Which of the following is NOT a key element of India's National Water Mission?

  1. Improving water use efficiency

  2. Promoting rainwater harvesting

  3. Developing new water sources

  4. Reducing water pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing water pollution is not a key element of India's National Water Mission. The key elements of the National Water Mission include improving water use efficiency, promoting rainwater harvesting, and developing new water sources.

What is the primary goal of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) in India?

  1. Reducing energy consumption

  2. Promoting energy efficiency in industries

  3. Developing energy-efficient technologies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary goal of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) in India is to reduce energy consumption, promote energy efficiency in industries, and develop energy-efficient technologies.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of India's National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC)?

  1. Promoting research on climate change

  2. Developing climate change models

  3. Building capacity for climate change research

  4. Implementing climate change adaptation projects


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Implementing climate change adaptation projects is not a key component of India's National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC). The key components of NMSKCC include promoting research on climate change, developing climate change models, and building capacity for climate change research.

What is the primary objective of the National Mission for Green India (NMGI) in India?

  1. Increasing forest cover

  2. Promoting afforestation and reforestation

  3. Reducing deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary objective of the National Mission for Green India (NMGI) in India is to increase forest cover, promote afforestation and reforestation, and reduce deforestation.

Which of the following is NOT a key challenge faced by India in its efforts to adapt to climate change?

  1. Lack of financial resources

  2. Limited technical capacity

  3. Inadequate institutional coordination

  4. Strong political will


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strong political will is not a key challenge faced by India in its efforts to adapt to climate change. The key challenges faced by India include lack of financial resources, limited technical capacity, and inadequate institutional coordination.

What is the primary goal of the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) in India?

  1. Providing financial support for adaptation projects

  2. Promoting research and development on adaptation technologies

  3. Building capacity for adaptation at the local level

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary goal of the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) in India is to provide financial support for adaptation projects, promote research and development on adaptation technologies, and build capacity for adaptation at the local level.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of India's National Water Mission?

  1. Improving water use efficiency

  2. Promoting rainwater harvesting

  3. Developing new water sources

  4. Reducing water pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing water pollution is not a key component of India's National Water Mission. The key components of the National Water Mission include improving water use efficiency, promoting rainwater harvesting, and developing new water sources.

What is the primary goal of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) in India?

  1. Reducing energy consumption

  2. Promoting energy efficiency in industries

  3. Developing energy-efficient technologies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary goal of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) in India is to reduce energy consumption, promote energy efficiency in industries, and develop energy-efficient technologies.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of India's National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC)?

  1. Promoting research on climate change

  2. Developing climate change models

  3. Building capacity for climate change research

  4. Implementing climate change adaptation projects


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Implementing climate change adaptation projects is not a key component of India's National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC). The key components of NMSKCC include promoting research on climate change, developing climate change models, and building capacity for climate change research.

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