MCQs with answers on the topic “India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change: An Assessment”

1. What year was India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) launched?

• A) 2007
• B) 2008
• C) 2009
• D) 2010

Answer: B) 2008

2. How many missions are included in the NAPCC?

• A) 5
• B) 6
• C) 7
• D) 8

Answer: C) 8

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the eight missions of NAPCC?

• A) National Solar Mission
• B) National Water Mission
• C) National Forest Mission
• D) National Air Quality Mission

Answer: D) National Air Quality Mission

4. The National Solar Mission aims to achieve how much solar power capacity by 2022?

• A) 10,000 MW
• B) 20,000 MW
• C) 50,000 MW
• D) 100,000 MW

Answer: C) 50,000 MW

5. What is the main objective of the National Water Mission?

• A) To ensure water efficiency
• B) To increase water conservation
• C) To enhance water availability
• D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

6. Which mission under NAPCC focuses on promoting energy efficiency in industries?

• A) National Action Plan on Energy Efficiency
• B) National Solar Mission
• C) National Biofuels Mission
• D) National Water Mission

Answer: A) National Action Plan on Energy Efficiency

7. Which mission under NAPCC is designed to address the issue of sustainable agriculture?

• A) National Biofuels Mission
• B) National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture
• C) National Green Growth Mission
• D) National Forestry Mission

Answer: B) National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture

8. Which of the following is a key feature of the National Biofuels Mission under NAPCC?

• A) Promoting the use of non-renewable fuels
• B) Encouraging biofuels for energy production
• C) Reducing dependence on solar energy
• D) Introducing electric vehicles

Answer: B) Encouraging biofuels for energy production

9. The National Mission on Sustainable Habitat is primarily focused on which of the following?

• A) Waste management and urban planning
• B) Rural development
• C) Industrial efficiency
• D) Renewable energy generation

Answer: A) Waste management and urban planning

10. Which mission is aimed at protecting and expanding forest cover in India?

• A) National Forest Mission
• B) National Biofuels Mission
• C) National Solar Mission
• D) National Water Mission

Answer: A) National Forest Mission

11. The focus of the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture is on:

• A) Introducing advanced irrigation methods
• B) Ensuring sustainable food production and farming practices
• C) Industrial agriculture expansion
• D) Exporting biofuels to other countries

Answer: B) Ensuring sustainable food production and farming practices

12. The NAPCC was designed to:

• A) Mitigate climate change by reducing emissions
• B) Promote clean energy only
• C) Focus solely on adaptation and climate resilience
• D) Establish financial funds for climate action

Answer: A) Mitigate climate change by reducing emissions

13. Which organization monitors the progress of India’s NAPCC?

• A) Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change
• B) National Disaster Management Authority
• C) National Environment Research Institute
• D) Ministry of Energy and Petroleum

Answer: A) Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change

14. Which mission under the NAPCC focuses on enhancing energy efficiency in the industrial sector?

• A) National Biofuels Mission
• B) National Solar Mission
• C) National Mission on Energy Efficiency
• D) National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture

Answer: C) National Mission on Energy Efficiency

15. The primary goal of the National Forest Mission is to:

• A) Increase the forest cover to 33% of India’s total land area
• B) Improve wildlife habitat
• C) Promote commercial timber production
• D) Regulate deforestation

Answer: A) Increase the forest cover to 33% of India’s total land area

16. Which mission under NAPCC focuses on increasing India’s use of renewable energy?

• A) National Solar Mission
• B) National Biofuels Mission
• C) National Water Mission
• D) National Energy Efficiency Mission

Answer: A) National Solar Mission

17. Which of the following is a critical adaptation strategy outlined in the NAPCC?

• A) Enhancing the use of non-renewable energy sources
• B) Expanding agricultural productivity through green revolution
• C) Protecting biodiversity and ecosystem services
• D) Promoting urbanization

Answer: C) Protecting biodiversity and ecosystem services

18. The National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change aims to:

• A) Increase awareness about climate change
• B) Promote the development of climate science research
• C) Create climate change mitigation tools
• D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

19. The National Solar Mission aims to position India as:

• A) A leader in solar power production
• B) A leader in oil-based power generation
• C) A global hub for wind energy
• D) A hub for coal-based energy production

Answer: A) A leader in solar power production

20. The total potential solar power capacity targeted by India under the National Solar Mission is:

• A) 10,000 MW by 2022
• B) 20,000 MW by 2030
• C) 100,000 MW by 2022
• D) 50,000 MW by 2022

Answer: D) 50,000 MW by 2022

21. The National Biofuels Mission focuses on reducing the use of:

• A) Fossil fuels
• B) Renewable energy
• C) Timber
• D) Coal

Answer: A) Fossil fuels

22. Which of the following is a key challenge for India in implementing the NAPCC?

• A) Lack of renewable energy sources
• B) Financial and technological barriers
• C) Public opposition to environmental policies
• D) Over-reliance on coal-based power

Answer: B) Financial and technological barriers

23. The NAPCC aims to:

• A) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly by 2030
• B) Make India a carbon-neutral country by 2050
• C) Increase India’s reliance on fossil fuels
• D) Focus primarily on climate adaptation with no mitigation goals

Answer: A) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly by 2030

24. The National Action Plan on Climate Change focuses primarily on:

• A) Mitigating climate change and adaptation strategies
• B) Limiting deforestation
• C) Improving agriculture practices
• D) Reducing urbanization

Answer: A) Mitigating climate change and adaptation strategies

25. Which sector is identified as one of the biggest contributors to climate change in India under NAPCC?

• A) Manufacturing
• B) Energy production
• C) Transport
• D) Agriculture

Answer: B) Energy production

26. The National Mission on Sustainable Habitat aims to improve:

• A) Building and construction practices for low carbon emission
• B) Industrial expansion in urban areas
• C) Waste management and transportation systems
• D) Renewable energy installations in villages

Answer: A) Building and construction practices for low carbon emission

27. The NAPCC was formulated to:

• A) Help India meet its international climate obligations
• B) Create a new set of environmental laws
• C) Develop more fossil fuel reserves
• D) Focus only on urban areas

Answer: A) Help India meet its international climate obligations

28. The National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency focuses on:

• A) Increasing energy demand
• B) Enhancing the efficiency of energy use across various sectors
• C) Expanding fossil fuel production
• D) Reducing nuclear energy use

Answer: B) Enhancing the efficiency of energy use across various sectors

29. Which of the following is a key component of India’s climate policy under NAPCC?

• A) Transitioning to carbon-neutral energy production
• B) High reliance on coal and oil production
• C) Greater focus on traditional fossil fuels
• D) Adaptation of renewable energy solutions

Answer: D) Adaptation of renewable energy solutions

30. India’s NAPCC is aligned with which international framework for climate change?

• A) Kyoto Protocol
• B) Paris Agreement
• C) Montreal Protocol
• D) Rio Summit

Answer: B) Paris Agreement