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MCQs on “India’s Advances in Climate Science: Monitoring and Mitigation”
1. Which of the following organizations in India is primarily responsible for monitoring climate change?
A) ISRO
B) IMD
C) INCOIS
D) NCDC
Answer: B) IMD
2. What is the primary objective of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in India?
A) To reduce carbon emissions by 100%
B) To create awareness about climate change
C) To achieve sustainable development while addressing climate change
D) To increase forest cover by 10%
Answer: C) To achieve sustainable development while addressing climate change
3. Which Indian satellite is dedicated to the study of climate and atmospheric conditions?
A) Cartosat
B) RISAT
C) INSAT-3D
D) GSAT-15
Answer: C) INSAT-3D
4. Which of the following is the most significant greenhouse gas emission source in India?
A) Transport
B) Agriculture
C) Industry
D) Residential heating
Answer: B) Agriculture
5. India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) include a target to reduce emissions intensity of GDP by what percentage by 2030?
A) 20%
B) 30%
C) 40%
D) 50%
Answer: B) 30%
6. The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) in India aims to support:
A) Research on renewable energy
B) Projects focusing on climate adaptation in vulnerable areas
C) Solar power installations
D) Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions
Answer: B) Projects focusing on climate adaptation in vulnerable areas
7. Which initiative is aimed at improving India’s renewable energy capacity to address climate change?
A) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
B) National Solar Mission
C) Swachh Bharat Mission
D) Digital India
Answer: B) National Solar Mission
8. The concept of ‘Carbon Markets’ in India is related to which climate change mitigation strategy?
A) Carbon trading
B) Forest conservation
C) Renewable energy production
D) Carbon sequestration
Answer: A) Carbon trading
9. What is the primary role of the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) regarding climate science?
A) Policy formulation and implementation related to climate change
B) Research and development in renewable energy
C) Protection of wildlife
D) Managing energy consumption
Answer: A) Policy formulation and implementation related to climate change
10. India’s State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCCs) are aimed at:
A) Providing financial support to industries
B) Addressing state-level climate challenges and vulnerabilities
C) Promoting international climate treaties
D) Increasing forest cover
Answer: B) Addressing state-level climate challenges and vulnerabilities
11. Which international climate agreement did India ratify in 2016, which focuses on limiting global temperature rise?
A) Kyoto Protocol
B) Paris Agreement
C) Montreal Protocol
D) UNFCCC
Answer: B) Paris Agreement
12. The “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” of the UN, particularly Goal 13, focuses on:
A) Climate Action
B) Reducing poverty
C) Gender equality
D) Clean water and sanitation
Answer: A) Climate Action
13. Which of the following is a key climate change monitoring tool developed by ISRO?
A) Cartosat satellites
B) RISAT satellites
C) GAGAN system
D) Oceansat satellites
Answer: D) Oceansat satellites
14. The ‘State Action Plan on Climate Change’ was first launched in India in:
A) 2010
B) 2008
C) 2015
D) 2012
Answer: A) 2010
15. Which of the following is one of India’s major climate mitigation strategies?
A) Introduction of low-carbon technologies
B) Importing more fossil fuels
C) Reducing public transport networks
D) Large-scale deforestation
Answer: A) Introduction of low-carbon technologies
16. Which of the following states in India is known for its robust climate adaptation strategies in agriculture?
A) Punjab
B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Gujarat
Answer: D) Gujarat
17. Which of the following is a key driver of India’s National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP)?
A) Reducing energy consumption in urban areas
B) Promotion of electric vehicles to reduce air pollution
C) Reducing traffic congestion
D) Expanding fossil fuel usage
Answer: B) Promotion of electric vehicles to reduce air pollution
18. The National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is used for financing projects related to:
A) Carbon capture technologies
B) Renewable energy development
C) Waste management
D) Industrial waste disposal
Answer: B) Renewable energy development
19. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana aims to:
A) Improve water conservation
B) Provide LPG connections to low-income households
C) Promote wind energy
D) Reduce forest fires
Answer: B) Provide LPG connections to low-income households
20. Which Indian city is known as a pioneer in climate-resilient urban planning and sustainable development?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Bangalore
D) Surat
Answer: D) Surat
21. What is the primary aim of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) in India?
A) To increase GDP growth
B) To enhance climate resilience in vulnerable sectors
C) To promote electric cars
D) To reduce urbanization
Answer: B) To enhance climate resilience in vulnerable sectors
22. Which international body oversees the global efforts to reduce emissions and combat climate change?
A) World Bank
B) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
C) IMF
D) WTO
Answer: B) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
23. The Green India Mission under NAPCC focuses on:
A) Increasing renewable energy capacity
B) Protection of forests and increasing carbon sequestration
C) Promoting electric vehicles
D) Enhancing climate finance
Answer: B) Protection of forests and increasing carbon sequestration
24. Which of the following is a major challenge in mitigating climate change in India?
A) Limited research on renewable energy
B) Over-dependence on coal for energy production
C) Lack of international cooperation
D) Slow pace of digitalization
Answer: B) Over-dependence on coal for energy production
25. The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) is part of India’s strategy to:
A) Develop solar-powered vehicles
B) Encourage the adoption of electric vehicles
C) Promote nuclear energy
D) Increase coal production
Answer: B) Encourage the adoption of electric vehicles
26. India is aiming to achieve how much of its total energy capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030?
A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 40%
D) 60%
Answer: C) 40%
27. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a climate adaptation measure aimed at:
A) Providing crop insurance for farmers
B) Increasing carbon emissions
C) Promoting water-intensive crops
D) Reducing air pollution
Answer: A) Providing crop insurance for farmers
28. Which of the following is a key component of India’s strategy to deal with urban heat islands?
A) Increasing tree cover in cities
B) Promoting coal-based energy
C) Building more highways
D) Reducing solar panel installations
Answer: A) Increasing tree cover in cities
29. What role does the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) play in climate change monitoring?
A) ISRO develops climate change policies
B) ISRO monitors temperature and humidity using satellites
C) ISRO manages renewable energy projects
D) ISRO designs climate change adaptation plans
Answer: B) ISRO monitors temperature and humidity using satellites
30. Which of the following countries has India partnered with for the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
A) United States
B) China
C) France
D) Japan
Answer: C) France
