India’s Role in Tackling Climate Change UPSC Questions

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change

India’s Role in Tackling Climate Change MCQ Questions


7.
Which region showed a decreasing trend in monsoon rainfall over the last 100 years?
A.
West coast
B.
Eastern Madhya Pradesh
C.
Northern Andhra Pradesh
D.
North-western India
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ANSWER :
B. Eastern Madhya Pradesh
8.
Which Indian state has one of the highest CVP index zones?
A.
Assam
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tripura
D.
Kerala
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ANSWER :
C. Tripura
9.
How much does India spend on adaptation to climate variability as a percentage of GDP?
A.
1.6%
B.
2.6%
C.
3.6%
D.
4.6%
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ANSWER :
B. 2.6%
10.
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?
UPSC - 2016
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
A. 1 only
11.
What act accelerated India’s afforestation process?
A.
Forest Rights Act
B.
Environment Protection Act
C.
Forest Conservation Act
D.
Wildlife Protection Act
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ANSWER :
C. Forest Conservation Act
12.
What is the annual target for reforestation as per the current afforestation programme?
A.
0.5 mha
B.
1.1 mha
C.
2.5 mha
D.
3.0 mha
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ANSWER :
B. 1.1 mha