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Which among the following schemes of Government of India comes under Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol?

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  1. National Solar Mission

  2. Bachat lamp Yojana

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission

  4. Akshay-Prakash Yojna

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Correct Option: B

Kyoto Conference is connected with

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  1. Limiting production of $CO _2$

  2. Developing alternatives it ODS

  3. Both A and B

  4. Reduction in use of energy

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty that was signed in 1997 and drafted in 2007 and it is based on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. It seeks to reduce the concentration of Greenhouse Gases namely Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide and Sulphur HexaFluoride, and the Ozone Depleting Substances including HFCs and PFCs, The first commitment period of the protocol has expired in 2012 and the second commitment period was agreed as Doha amendment in 2012 itself.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.

According to Indian forest policy, what percentage of the land area should be under forest cover?

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  1. 11%

  2. 22%

  3. 30%

  4. 60%

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In India 6, 77,088 square kilometer of land is under forest cover. The figure was 30 percent at the beginning of 20th century.  

As per World Bank estimates the forest cover in India was 22 percent in the year 2000 and 23 percent in 2010. 
The present forest cover is quite small as compared to optimum of 33 percent according to National Forest Policy, 1988.
Since the 1952 NFP (National Forest Policy in India), there has been an advocacy for 33% forest cover with a 60% forest cover in mountainous and hilly regions.

According to forestory comission report - 1997 the total forest cover of India 

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  1. 11%

  2. 19.5%

  3. 17%

  4. 18.7%

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As per report, about 19.5% (64 million hectare) of India's total geographic area is covered under forest cover. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

The percentage of forest cover in India, for plain and hills as decided by 'Forest Policy Act' (1988) is respectively

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  1. 60%, 40% 

  2. 33%, 67%

  3. 20%, 33%

  4. 70%, 30%

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India launched its 'National Forest Policy' in 1988. This led to a programme named 'Joint Forest Management', which proposed that specific villages in association with the forest department will manage specific forest blocks. In particular, the protection of the forests would be the responsibility of the people. The percentage of forest cover in India, for plain and hills as decided by 'Forest Policy Act' (1988) is 33% and 67% respectively.

'The Environment Protection Act' was passed in

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  1. 1968

  2. 1974

  3. 1981

  4. 1986

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'The Environmental protection Act', 1986, is the most comprehensive law meant for prevention and control of environmental pollution by laying down emission norms and setting up of central and state pollution control boards.

Consider the following statements.
A. By the end of twentieth century, the forest cover in India was reduced to 19.4 percent.
B. National Forest Policy was implemented in the year 1988.
C. The average annual production of dry grass or hay in India is about 250 million tons.
D. About 10% of the world's population lives in arid or semi arid regions.
Of these statements which of the following is true?

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  1. A and B are true

  2. A, C and D are not true

  3. A, B and C are true

  4. C is not true

  5. C and D are true

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In India about 20 percent of land is under forest cover. The amount was 30 percent at the beginning of 20th century. The present forest cover of roughly 20 percent is quite small as compared to optimum of 33 percent according to 'National Forest Policy' (1988). It recommends 67 percent forest cover in hills. In India hay availability is roughly 250 million tonnes. 

Which of the following is the measures for controlling carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

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  1. Plant more trees

  2. Use of CNG or clean fuel

  3. Treatment of smoke before discharging into atmosphere

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Measures for controlling carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere:

  • Plant more trees or afforestation as plants absorb carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
  • Use of CNG or clean fuel as it releases less amount of pollutants and carbon dioxide
  • Treatment of smoke to remove harmful gasses before discharging into atmospheric.
  • Stoppage of burning fossil fuels.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Ozone day is celebrated on

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  1. 30$^{th}$January

  2. 16$^{th}$ September

  3. 31$^{st}$ April

  4. None of the above 

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

World ozone day has been celebrated every year on 16$^{th}$ September since 1994 and was established by the United Nations General Assembly. It is celebrated as the international day for the preservation of the ozone layer. So, the correct answer is september, 16$^{th}$.

UNEP stands for

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  1. United Nations Ecotype Programme

  2. United Nations Ecological Programme

  3. United Nations Education Programme

  4. United Nations Environment Programme

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

UNEP stands for United Nations Environment Programme is an agency of United Nations and coordinates its environmental activities, assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices. So, the correct answer is 'United Nations Environment Programme'.