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131.
Which Indian personality was recently honored with the 'Global Green Award' for her environmental activism?
A Priya Sharma
B Priya Singh
C Anjali Verma
D Rina Gupta
132.
Priya Singh, an Indian environmentalist, has been recognized with which international award for her work?
A Global Green Award
B Earth Guardian Prize
C Sustainable Future Medal
D Environmental Excellence Award
133.
For which specific area of research was Dr. Anya Sharma awarded the 'Vigyan Ratna'?
A Theoretical Astrophysics
B Observational Astrophysics
C Astrophysics
D Cosmology
134.
The 'Vigyan Ratna' award is a prestigious recognition for excellence in scientific research. Who is the recent recipient of this award for her work in Astrophysics?
A Dr. Priya Singh
B Dr. Anya Sharma
C Dr. Meera Patel
D Dr. Sunita Rao
135.
Dr. Anya Sharma has been honored with the 'Vigyan Ratna' award for her significant contributions in which field of research?
A Astrophysics
B Genetics
C Quantum Physics
D Particle Physics
136.
Which of the following is an example of a 'Climate Adaptation Strategy' for coastal regions?
A Increasing reliance on fossil fuels for energy.
B Developing early warning systems for cyclones and storm surges.
C Encouraging construction in high-risk coastal flood zones.
D Reducing investment in coastal infrastructure maintenance.
137.
What is a key component of a 'Coastal Resilience Strategy'?
A Promoting unsustainable coastal development.
B Implementing 'hard' engineering solutions like seawalls without considering ecosystem impacts.
C Integrating 'nature-based solutions' such as restoring mangroves and coral reefs.
D Ignoring the role of local communities in adaptation planning.
138.
Which of the following is a primary threat to coastal areas due to climate change?
A Decreased rainfall and drought conditions.
B Sea-level rise and increased frequency of extreme weather events.
C Expansion of coastal mangrove forests.
D Reduction in ocean acidity.
139.
What is a 'Community Conserved Area' (CCA) in the context of new protected area notifications?
A An area declared by the central government for exclusive scientific research.
B An area managed and conserved voluntarily by local communities for biodiversity conservation.
C A privately owned forest reserve with no public access.
D An area designated for commercial forestry operations.
140.
Under which Indian legislation are Protected Areas, such as National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, typically notified?
A The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
B The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
C The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
D The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
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