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Which of the following environmental issues is specifically addressed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?

  • (A) Soil erosion
  • (B) Forest conservation
  • (C) Water pollution
  • (D) Air quality monitoring

Answer: Water pollution

The NGT is a specialized judicial body in India to handle environmental issues, with a strong focus on water pollution, among other environmental concerns.

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

  • (A) Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
  • (B) Methane (CH4)
  • (C) Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
  • (D) Ozone (O3)

Answer: Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Carbon Dioxide is the leading greenhouse gas contributing to global warming due to its long atmospheric lifetime and volume.

Which of the following is the main cause of deforestation in India?

  • (A) Agriculture Expansion
  • (B) Urbanization
  • (C) Mining
  • (D) Forest Fires

Answer: Agriculture Expansion

The major driver of deforestation in India is the expansion of agriculture, including both crop cultivation and livestock farming.

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What is the primary source of air pollution in major Indian cities?

  • (A) Industrial Emissions
  • (B) Vehicle Exhausts
  • (C) Construction Activities
  • (D) Agricultural Burning

Answer: Vehicle Exhausts

The rapid increase in vehicle numbers and poor emission standards have made vehicle exhausts the leading cause of air pollution in Indian cities.

What percentage of Indias population has access to clean drinking water?

  • (A) 0.6
  • (B) 0.7
  • (C) 0.8
  • (D) 0.9

Answer: 0.7

Around 70% of Indias population has access to clean drinking water, but a significant portion still lacks proper sanitation and water facilities.

Which of these is a key international agreement aimed at combating climate change?

  • (A) Kyoto Protocol
  • (B) Paris Agreement
  • (C) Montreal Protocol
  • (D) Copenhagen Accord

Answer: Paris Agreement

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global temperature rise and encourage climate change mitigation globally.

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Which is the largest carbon emitter in the world?

  • (A) United States
  • (B) China
  • (C) India
  • (D) Russia

Answer: China

China is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide globally due to its industrial growth and large population.

What is the primary objective of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in India?

  • (A) Mitigate climate change effects
  • (B) Promote renewable energy
  • (C) Enhance forest cover
  • (D) Improve air quality

Answer: Mitigate climate change effects

The NAPCCs primary goal is to mitigate the impacts of climate change through various initiatives across sectors.

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

  • (A) Solar Energy
  • (B) Wind Energy
  • (C) Nuclear Energy
  • (D) Biomass Energy

Answer: Nuclear Energy

While solar, wind and biomass energy are renewable, nuclear energy is a non-renewable resource as it relies on uranium, which is finite.

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The increase in the Earths average surface temperature is known as:

  • (A) Global Warming
  • (B) Greenhouse Effect
  • (C) Ozone Depletion
  • (D) Climate Change

Answer: Global Warming

Global warming refers to the long-term rise in Earths average surface temperature due to human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels.

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