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Role of Government in Environmental Conservation in India

This quiz will test your knowledge about the role of the government in environmental conservation in India.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ministry is responsible for environmental conservation in India?

  1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  2. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
  3. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
  4. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which act is the primary legislation for environmental protection in India?

  1. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
  2. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
  3. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
  4. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main objective of the National Forest Policy, 1988?

  1. To increase the forest cover in India
  2. To protect the biodiversity of India
  3. To provide livelihood to forest-dependent communities
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2014 to promote afforestation and tree planting?

  1. Green India Mission
  2. National Afforestation Programme
  3. Van Dhan Yojana
  4. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main objective of the National River Conservation Plan?

  1. To clean up polluted rivers in India
  2. To prevent the pollution of rivers in India
  3. To conserve the biodiversity of rivers in India
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2019 to promote the use of electric vehicles?

  1. FAME India Scheme
  2. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan
  3. Plug-in India Scheme
  4. Electric Vehicle Policy
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main objective of the National Solar Mission?

  1. To increase the solar power generation capacity in India
  2. To reduce the cost of solar power generation in India
  3. To promote the use of solar power in India
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2015 to promote the use of energy-efficient appliances?

  1. Ujala Scheme
  2. National Energy Efficiency Programme
  3. Perform, Achieve, and Trade Scheme
  4. Energy Conservation Building Code
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main objective of the National Biodiversity Action Plan?

  1. To conserve the biodiversity of India
  2. To promote the sustainable use of biodiversity in India
  3. To share the benefits of biodiversity with local communities in India
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2018 to promote the conservation of wetlands in India?

  1. National Wetland Conservation Programme
  2. National River Conservation Plan
  3. Green India Mission
  4. National Biodiversity Action Plan
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main objective of the National Air Quality Management Programme?

  1. To improve the air quality in India
  2. To reduce the emission of air pollutants in India
  3. To promote the use of clean energy in India
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2019 to promote the use of public transport?

  1. National Urban Transport Policy
  2. Metro Rail Policy
  3. Bus Rapid Transit System Policy
  4. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main objective of the National Water Policy, 2012?

  1. To ensure the availability of water for all in India
  2. To promote the efficient use of water in India
  3. To conserve water resources in India
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2019 to promote the use of rainwater harvesting?

  1. Jal Shakti Abhiyan
  2. Atal Bhujal Yojana
  3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
  4. National Water Mission
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main objective of the National Mission for Clean Ganga?

  1. To clean up the Ganga river in India
  2. To prevent the pollution of the Ganga river in India
  3. To conserve the biodiversity of the Ganga river in India
  4. All of the above
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