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Acts and policies - Test Set 2

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  1. Question 1

    How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?
    1. The NGT haas been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.

    2. The NGT provides enviromrntal justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
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  2. Question 2

    With reference to the 'Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)', which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit held in Paris in 2015

    2. Membership of GACSA does not create any binding obligations.

    3. India was instrumental in the creation of GACSA.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
    1. 1 and 3 only
    2. 2 only
    3. 2 and 3 only
    4. 1,2 and 3
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  3. Question 3

    The partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at
    1. The Earth Summit on Sustainable Development 2002, Johannesburg
    2. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro
    3. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2015, Paris
    4. The World Sustainable Development Summit 2016, New Delhi
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  4. Question 4

    Consider the following statements:
    1. The definiiton of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

    2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights.

    3. Union Ministry of Enviroment, Forest and Climate Change offically decides and declared Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 3 only
    4. 1,2 and 3
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  5. Question 5

    Consider the following statements:
    1.Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.

    2.The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.

    3.The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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  6. Question 6

    Consider the following statements:
    1.As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas.

    2.As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, bamboo is a minor forest produce.

    3.The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 allows ownership of minor forest produce to forest dwellers.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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  7. Question 7

    Consider the following statements:
    1.state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure and manner in which it is sought.

    2.lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
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  8. Question 8

    With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements:
    1.Sand is a ‘minor mineral’ according to the prevailing law in the country.

    2.State Governments have the power to grant mining leases of minor minerals, but the powers regarding the formation of rules related to the grant of minor minerals lie with the Central Government.

    3.State Governments have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 and 3 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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  9. Question 9

    Consider the following statements:

    1.As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels.

    2.People’s participation is mandatory in the compensatory afforestation programmes carried out under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
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  10. Question 10

    In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
    1. The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998.
    2. The Recycled Plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999.
    3. The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011.
    4. The Food Safety and Standard Regulations, 2011.
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  11. Question 11

    Consider the following statements:

    1.36% of India’s districts are classified as “overexploited” or “critical” by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA).

    2.CGWA was formed under Environment (Protection) Act.

    3.India has the largest area under groundwater irrigation in the world.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 2 only
    4. 1 and 3 only
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  12. Question 12

    When was World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF_India) established?
    1. 1976
    2. 1997
    3. 1956
    4. 1969
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  13. Question 13

    The Red Data Book which lists endangered species is maintained-
    1. UNO
    2. IUCN
    3. WHO
    4. WWF
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  14. Question 14

    When is 'Word Wildlife Day' observed?
    1. 3 March
    2. 5 March
    3. 17 March
    4. 10 March
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  15. Question 15

    In which year was Wildlife Protection Act implemented in India?
    1. 1971
    2. 1970
    3. 1972
    4. 1973
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  16. Question 16

    When did the Program related to the conservation on tiger "Project Tiger" Started?
    1. 1968
    2. 1991
    3. 1973
    4. 1977
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  17. Question 17

    With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts:
    1. Import and Export Act, 1947.
    2. Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957
    3. Customs Act, 1962
    4. Indian Forest Act, 1927
    Which of above Acts have relevance to/ bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country?
    1. 1 and 3 only
    2. 2,3 and 4 only
    3. 1,2,3 and 4
    4. None of the above
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  18. Question 18

    The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?
    1. Right to healthy enviroment, construed as a part of part of Right of life under Article 21.
    2. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 275(1)
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. BNoth 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
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  19. Question 19

    How does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture?
    1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.
    2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.
    3. Application for intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/ biological resources cannot be made without the approval of NBA.
    Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1,2 and 3
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  20. Question 20

    Under the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both?
    1. State Forest Department
    2. District Collector/ Deputy Commissioner
    3. Tahsildar/ Block Development Officer/ Mandal Revenue Officer
    4. Gram Sabha
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