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Acts and policies - Test Set 3

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  1. Question 1

    Consider the following statements:
    1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
    2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
    3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 2 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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  2. Question 2

    Consider the following international agreements:
    1.The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
    2.The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.
    3.The World Heritage Convention.
    Which of the above has/have a bearing on the biodiversity?
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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  3. Question 3

    Consider the following statements regarding ‘Earth Hour’
    1.It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO.
    2.It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one hour on a certain day every year.
    3.It is a movement to raise the awareness about the climate change and the need to save the planet.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 and 3 only
    2. 2 only
    3. 2 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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  4. Question 4

    If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?
    1. Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference.
    2. The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometers from the edge of the wetland.
    3. The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed.
    4. It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’.
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  5. Question 5

    With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements:
    1.It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
    2.It strives to conserve nature through action based research, education and public awareness.
    3.It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 and 3 only
    2. 2 only
    3. 2 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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  6. Question 6

    With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. It serves as financial mechanism for ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’.
    2. It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level.
    3. It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment.
    4. Both (a) and (b).
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  7. Question 7

    With reference to a conservation organization called ‘Wetlands International’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1.It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention.
    2.It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
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  8. Question 8

    The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
    1. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
    2. Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
    3. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
    4. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
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  9. Question 9

    With reference to ‘Forest Carbon Partnership Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1.It is global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples
    2.It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management
    3.It assists the countries in their ‘REDD+’ (Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+)’ efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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  10. Question 10

    With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1.IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments

    2.IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environment.

    3.CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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  11. Question 11

    What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
    1. It is the United nations Conference on Sustainable Development
    2. It is a Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organization
    3. It is a Conference of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change
    4. It is a Conference of the Member Countries of the Convention on Biological Diversity
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  12. Question 12

    Which of the following statements regarding ‘Green Climate Fund’ is/are correct?
    1.It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.

    2.It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
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  13. Question 13

    The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?

    1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity

    2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities

    3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS

    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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  14. Question 14

    Consider the following pairs:
    Terms sometimes Their origin seen in the news
    1. Annex–I Countries- Cartagena Protocol
    2. Certified Emissions Reductions-Nagoya Protocol
    3. Clean Development Mechanism-Kyoto Protocol
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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  15. Question 15

    Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India?
    1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the ‘green accounting’

    2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future

    3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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  16. Question 16

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?
    Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to
    1.protection of biodiversity
    2.resilience of forest ecosystems
    3.poverty reduction
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 3 only
    3. 2 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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  17. Question 17

    With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
    1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development.

    2.It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.
    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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  18. Question 18

    On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?
    1.Ceiling fans

    2.Electric geysers

    3.Tubular fluorescent lamps
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 3 only
    3. 2 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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  19. Question 19

    Consider the following statements:

    1.The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015.

    2.The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations.

    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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  20. Question 20

    With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1.The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017.

    2.The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2°C or even 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

    3.Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change.
    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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