SSC CGL Preparation – Day 20

MCQs – Environmental Policies

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1. Which of the following acts is known as the umbrella legislation for environmental protection in India?
A) Forest Conservation Act, 1980
B) Water Act, 1974
C) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
D) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

✅ Answer: C) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
📝 It was enacted after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy to cover all aspects of pollution and environmental degradation.

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2. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in which year?
A) 2005
B) 2010
C) 2012
D) 2000

✅ Answer: B) 2010
📝 NGT was formed under the NGT Act, 2010 to handle environmental cases efficiently.

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3. Which of the following is NOT one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
A) National Solar Mission
B) National Water Mission
C) National Biodiversity Mission
D) Green India Mission

✅ Answer: C) National Biodiversity Mission
📝 The eight official missions include solar, water, energy efficiency, habitat, etc., but not a separate biodiversity mission.

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4. What does the FAME scheme in India promote?
A) Organic farming
B) Clean water in rural areas
C) Electric vehicles
D) Forest conservation

✅ Answer: C) Electric vehicles
📝 FAME = Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.

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5. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in:
A) 1972
B) 1974
C) 1981
D) 1986

✅ Answer: C) 1981
📝 It provides for the control and prevention of air pollution in India.

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6. Which Indian ministry is the apex body for environmental policymaking?
A) Ministry of Renewable Energy
B) Ministry of Jal Shakti
C) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
D) Ministry of Science and Technology

✅ Answer: C) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
📝 This ministry handles environmental legislation, conservation, pollution control, and international agreements.

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7. Which of the following conventions is related to the conservation of wetlands?
A) CBD
B) CITES
C) RAMSAR
D) UNFCCC

✅ Answer: C) RAMSAR
📝 India has over 75 Ramsar sites as of 2024.

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8. Which Act requires central approval before forest land can be used for non-forest purposes?
A) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
B) Environment Protection Act, 1986
C) Forest Conservation Act, 1980
D) Indian Forest Act, 1927

✅ Answer: C) Forest Conservation Act, 1980
📝 It aims to protect India’s forest resources from commercial exploitation.

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9. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?
A) Conducting environmental audits
B) Setting pollution standards
C) Monitoring air and water quality
D) Advising the central government

✅ Answer: A) Conducting environmental audits
📝 Audits are typically performed by private or authorized agencies. CPCB sets standards and monitors pollution.

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10. The Paris Agreement aims to keep global temperature rise below:
A) 3°C
B) 2°C
C) 1.5°C
D) 5°C

✅ Answer: B) 2°C
📝 The goal is to keep the rise “well below 2°C” and preferably below 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels.