Climate Change and India's Policy Framework

Description: This quiz covers India's policy framework in response to climate change, including its commitments, goals, and strategies.
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What is India's primary climate change policy document?

  1. National Action Plan on Climate Change

  2. National Adaptation Plan on Climate Change

  3. India's Intended Nationally Determined Contribution

  4. National Climate Change Policy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) is India's primary climate change policy document, outlining eight missions to address climate change.

Which year did India submit its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

  4. 2018


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India submitted its INDC to the UNFCCC in 2015, outlining its climate change mitigation and adaptation goals.

What is India's target for reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 2030, as per its INDC?

  1. 20%

  2. 25%

  3. 30%

  4. 35%


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India's INDC sets a target to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% below 2005 levels by 2030.

Which of the following is not a key component of India's National Adaptation Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Water Resources

  3. Forestry

  4. Energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture, Water Resources, and Forestry are key components of India's NAPCC, while Energy is not explicitly mentioned.

What is the name of India's national mission to promote sustainable agriculture and address climate change impacts on agriculture?

  1. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

  2. National Mission for Climate Resilient Agriculture

  3. National Mission on Agriculture and Climate Change

  4. National Mission for Climate Smart Agriculture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture is India's national mission to promote sustainable agriculture and address climate change impacts on agriculture.

Which of the following is not a goal of India's National Solar Mission?

  1. Achieving 100 GW of solar power capacity by 2022

  2. Promoting solar energy research and development

  3. Encouraging the use of solar energy in rural areas

  4. Reducing the cost of solar energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Achieving 100 GW of solar power capacity by 2022, promoting solar energy research and development, and encouraging the use of solar energy in rural areas are goals of India's National Solar Mission, while reducing the cost of solar energy is not explicitly mentioned.

What is the name of India's national mission to promote energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption?

  1. National Mission for Energy Efficiency

  2. National Mission on Energy Conservation

  3. National Mission for Energy Saving

  4. National Mission for Energy Optimization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission for Energy Efficiency is India's national mission to promote energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

Which of the following is not a key component of India's National Mission for Green India?

  1. Afforestation

  2. Reforestation

  3. Forest Conservation

  4. Soil Conservation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Afforestation, Reforestation, and Forest Conservation are key components of India's National Mission for Green India, while Soil Conservation is not explicitly mentioned.

What is the name of India's national mission to promote sustainable habitat and address climate change impacts on urban areas?

  1. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat

  2. National Mission for Climate Resilient Urban Development

  3. National Mission on Urban Climate Change

  4. National Mission for Sustainable Urban Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission on Sustainable Habitat is India's national mission to promote sustainable habitat and address climate change impacts on urban areas.

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

  1. Climate Change Research

  2. Climate Change Education

  3. Climate Change Capacity Building

  4. Climate Change Technology Transfer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate Change Research, Climate Change Education, and Climate Change Capacity Building are key components of India's National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change, while Climate Change Technology Transfer is not explicitly mentioned.

What is the name of India's national mission to promote sustainable tourism and address climate change impacts on tourism?

  1. National Mission on Sustainable Tourism

  2. National Mission for Climate Resilient Tourism

  3. National Mission on Tourism and Climate Change

  4. National Mission for Sustainable Tourism Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission on Sustainable Tourism is India's national mission to promote sustainable tourism and address climate change impacts on tourism.

Which of the following is not a key component of India's National Mission on Himalayan Ecosystem?

  1. Glacier Monitoring

  2. Forest Conservation

  3. Biodiversity Conservation

  4. Water Resources Management


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glacier Monitoring, Forest Conservation, and Biodiversity Conservation are key components of India's National Mission on Himalayan Ecosystem, while Water Resources Management is not explicitly mentioned.

What is the name of India's national mission to promote sustainable coastal management and address climate change impacts on coastal areas?

  1. National Mission on Sustainable Coastal Management

  2. National Mission for Climate Resilient Coastal Development

  3. National Mission on Coastal Climate Change

  4. National Mission for Sustainable Coastal Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission on Sustainable Coastal Management is India's national mission to promote sustainable coastal management and address climate change impacts on coastal areas.

Which of the following is not a key component of India's National Mission on Health?

  1. Climate Change and Health Research

  2. Climate Change and Health Education

  3. Climate Change and Health Capacity Building

  4. Climate Change and Health Technology Transfer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate Change and Health Research, Climate Change and Health Education, and Climate Change and Health Capacity Building are key components of India's National Mission on Health, while Climate Change and Health Technology Transfer is not explicitly mentioned.

What is the name of India's national mission to promote sustainable disaster management and address climate change impacts on disaster management?

  1. National Mission on Sustainable Disaster Management

  2. National Mission for Climate Resilient Disaster Management

  3. National Mission on Disaster Management and Climate Change

  4. National Mission for Sustainable Disaster Risk Reduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission on Sustainable Disaster Management is India's national mission to promote sustainable disaster management and address climate change impacts on disaster management.

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