The PM-KUSUM scheme, launched by the Government of India, primarily aims to promote which of the following in the agricultural sector?
A Crop diversification
B Organic farming
C Solarization of agricultural pumps
D Micro-irrigation techniques
Answer: C
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme aims to provide financial and water security to farmers by promoting the installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants in agricultural lands.
2.
India aims to achieve a non-fossil fuel energy capacity of ______ GW by 2030.
A 175 GW
B 250 GW
C 450 GW
D 500 GW
Answer: D
India has set a target to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030. This includes renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear power.
3.
India has set an ambitious target to achieve what percentage of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, as per its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?
A 40%
B 50%
C 60%
D 70%
Answer: B
As per India's updated NDCs submitted in 2022, the country committed to achieving 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.
4.
Which of the following statements about Protected Areas in India is correct?
A National Parks offer a higher degree of protection than Wildlife Sanctuaries.
B Biosphere Reserves are primarily established for the protection of a single endangered species.
C Community Reserves are managed exclusively by the Central Government.
D All Protected Areas in India are declared under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Answer: A
National Parks have stricter regulations and a higher degree of protection compared to Wildlife Sanctuaries, where some human activities are permitted. Biosphere Reserves are for broader ecosystem conservation, Community Reserves involve local communities in management, and most Protected Areas are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
5.
Which category of protected areas in India is typically declared by the State Government and aims to protect specific species or habitats, often allowing some human activities that do not harm wildlife?
A National Park
B Wildlife Sanctuary
C Biosphere Reserve
D Community Reserve
Answer: B
Wildlife Sanctuaries are declared by the State Government and are established for the protection of a particular species or a group of species. Unlike National Parks, some human activities like grazing or collection of minor forest produce may be permitted in a sanctuary, provided they do not harm the wildlife.
6.
Which of the following acts provides for the establishment and management of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India?
A Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
B Biological Diversity Act, 2002
C Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
D Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Answer: C
The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, is the primary legislation that provides for the protection of wild animals, birds, and plants, and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. It enables the declaration of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves, and Community Reserves.
7.
As part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, India committed to reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by what percentage by 2030, compared to 2005 levels?
A 25-30%
B 33-35%
C 40-45%
D 50-55%
Answer: B
India's updated NDC submitted in 2022 commits to reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 from 2005 level. However, the initial NDC submitted in 2015 committed to a reduction of 33-35%. Given the options, 33-35% refers to the original commitment which is often tested.
8.
The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) was established by the Government of India with the objective of supporting adaptation activities in which sector?
A Agriculture and allied sectors
B Water resources
C Coastal regions
D All of the above
Answer: D
The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) aims to support concrete adaptation activities which are not addressed through other ongoing schemes and programmes. It covers a wide range of vulnerable sectors including agriculture, water resources, coastal regions, and others, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
9.
Which of the following is NOT one of the eight missions under India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
A National Solar Mission
B National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
C National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
D National Mission for Urban Development
Answer: D
The eight missions under NAPCC are: National Solar Mission, National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency, National Mission on Sustainable Habitat, National Water Mission, National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem, National Mission for a Green India, National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, and National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change. National Mission for Urban Development is not part of NAPCC.
