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.
62.
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.
63.
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.
64.
Project Tiger, launched in 1973, primarily aims to achieve which of the following?
A Promote tiger tourism in India
B Ensure the conservation of tigers and their habitats
C Facilitate the relocation of tigers to other countries
D Study the genetic diversity of tigers in zoos
Answer: B
Project Tiger is a wildlife conservation program launched by the Government of India to protect tigers and their habitats in various tiger reserves across the country.
65.
As per the latest available data (April 2023, referring to 2022 census), what is the estimated minimum tiger population in India?
A 2967
B 3167
C 3682
D 4000
Answer: B
The Prime Minister announced the minimum tiger population to be 3167 in April 2023, based on the 2022 census data. Later, the average estimate was updated to 3682.
66.
Which organization is primarily responsible for conducting the Tiger Census (All India Tiger Estimation) in India?
A Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
B National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
C Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
D Botanical Survey of India (BSI)
Answer: B
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in collaboration with state forest departments and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) conducts the All India Tiger Estimation. NTCA is the nodal agency.
67.
How does the National Green Hydrogen Mission primarily contribute to boosting renewable energy in India?
A By directly funding solar panel manufacturing
B By creating demand for renewable electricity for electrolysis
C By subsidizing fossil fuel power plants
D By promoting nuclear energy development
Answer: B
The production of green hydrogen requires significant amounts of renewable electricity for electrolysis, thereby creating a substantial new demand for renewable energy generation.
68.
Green Hydrogen is produced through which process, utilizing renewable energy sources?
A Steam Methane Reforming
B Coal Gasification
C Electrolysis of water
D Pyrolysis of biomass
Answer: C
Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity generated from renewable sources like solar or wind power, through a process called electrolysis.
69.
What is the primary objective of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission?
A To become the largest exporter of crude oil
B To make India a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of Green Hydrogen
C To replace all existing fossil fuel power plants with nuclear power
D To develop carbon capture and storage technologies exclusively
Answer: B
The mission aims to position India as a leader in green hydrogen, fostering its production and use domestically and for export.
70.
Which of the following is NOT a key pillar of India's strategy to achieve its Net-Zero target by 2070?
A Promoting renewable energy sources
B Enhancing energy efficiency
C Investing heavily in fossil fuel exploration
D Developing green hydrogen infrastructure
Answer: C
India's strategy focuses on transitioning away from fossil fuels, promoting renewables, improving energy efficiency, and developing new technologies like green hydrogen, not increasing fossil fuel exploration.
