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MCQs - 2026-04

2281.
Sustainable manufacturing aims to minimize the environmental impact of production processes while maximizing:
A Production volume
B Resource efficiency and economic viability
C Advertising expenditure
D Labor costs
2282.
The focus on artisanal fisheries and aquaculture contributes to which of the following?
A Increased reliance on fossil fuels
B Sustainable development and healthier ecosystems
C Global economic recession
D Increased deforestation
2283.
Which international organization is actively involved in advocating for policies related to fisheries and aquaculture?
A World Trade Organization (WTO)
B International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
D World Health Organization (WHO)
2284.
Which of the following is a significant challenge faced by artisanal fisheries and aquaculture?
A Over-regulation by international bodies
B Lack of demand for seafood products
C Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing
D Excessive competition from sustainable aquaculture
2285.
What is a primary role of artisanal fisheries and aquaculture in many communities?
A Solely providing raw materials for industrial manufacturing
B Ensuring food security and generating income
C Primarily serving as a tourist attraction
D Contributing to pollution control
2286.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2022 as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022). Which country proposed this initiative?
A India
B Brazil
C Belize
D Indonesia
2287.
The GBFF is a key financial mechanism linked to which international convention?
A United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
B Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
C Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
D Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
2288.
Which of the following are explicitly mentioned as target beneficiaries of the GBFF?
A Only developed countries
B Developing countries, least developed countries, and small island developing states
C Only large corporations involved in conservation
D International research institutions only
2289.
The primary objective of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund is to:
A Fund research into new species
B Provide financial resources to developing countries for implementing the GBF
C Support the development of new biotechnologies
D Finance space exploration for biodiversity monitoring
2290.
The '30x30' target, a key goal of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, refers to:
A Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030
B Protecting 30% of the world's oceans and land by 2030
C Increasing forest cover by 30% by 2030
D Halting the extinction of 30% of species by 2030