The question asks to identify the Indian state that implemented the Hill Land and Ecological Sites Act in 2006. This requires specific knowledge of environmental legislation enacted by different states.
Correct Option: D) Assam implemented the Hill Land and Ecological Sites Act in 2006. Specifically, it was the Assam Hill Land and Ecological Sites (Protection and Management) Act, 2006.
The question asks about the consequences of heavy sand mining in riverbeds. We need to evaluate each given statement to determine if it is a possible consequence.
B) 2 and 3 only. Statements 2 and 3 are direct and well-documented consequences of heavy sand mining in riverbeds.
The question asks to identify the correct objectives of the 'Soil Health Card Scheme'. We need to evaluate each given statement against the known goals and functions of this scheme launched by the Government of India.
B) 3 only. Statement 3 accurately reflects a key objective of the Soil Health Card Scheme, which is to promote balanced fertilization and prevent the overuse of fertilizers.
The question asks to identify the mission that promotes planned urban development in India. We need to recall the primary objectives of each given urban mission.
Correct Option: B) JNNURM
The question asks to identify which option is NOT part of the "four R's principle" related to waste management. We need to recall the common principles of waste reduction and management, often referred to as the "R's" (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse, Repurpose, etc.), and then check which of the given options does not fit.
Correct Option: B) Remove is NOT part of the four R's principle. The four R's typically refer to Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, which are strategies for waste minimization and sustainable resource management. "Remove" describes the act of taking waste away, which is a consequence of waste generation, not a principle for its sustainable management in the same vein as the others.
The question asks to identify the context in which 'pyrolysis' and 'plasma gasification' are commonly mentioned. This requires knowledge of these terms and their primary applications.
D) Waste-to-energy technologies. Both pyrolysis and plasma gasification are advanced thermal processes used to convert various types of waste into energy (e.g., electricity, heat, or synthetic fuels) or other valuable products. They are key components of modern waste management strategies aimed at reducing landfill dependency and recovering resources.