Q4331. Which term is most appropriately used by the UN to describe the period from 2020 to 2030 regarding the implementation of the SDGs?
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Q4332. All of the following metrics are commonly used to measure a country’s progress on SDGs, EXCEPT:
Explanation
Progress on the SDGs is measured using indicators like poverty levels, maternal mortality ratios, and forest cover percentages. These metrics reflect improvements in social and environmental health. Conversely, increasing the production of ozone-depleting substances is harmful to the environment and directly contradicts the goals of sustainability and climate action. Therefore, such a measurement would never be used to show positive progress.
Q4333. Find the odd one out among the themes of the SDGs (focused on the "5 Ps" shaping the 2030 Agenda).
Explanation
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is shaped by five overarching themes known as the "5 Ps": People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership. These themes represent the interconnected nature of the goals. While economic prosperity is included, "Profit" is not one of the official themes, as the focus is on broad human well-being and environmental health rather than just commercial gains.
Q4334. Natural Resource Management (NRM) primarily involves:
Explanation
Natural Resource Management is a holistic approach that focuses on how people interact with the natural world. It involves the sustainable use and protection of resources like land, water, soil, plants, and animals. The goal is to ensure that these resources provide for current human needs while maintaining the health of the landscape and its ability to support future generations.
Q4335. Identify the correct statement regarding groundwater management in India.
Explanation
The Central Ground Water Authority is the statutory body in India responsible for regulating and controlling the development and management of groundwater resources. This is critical because India is one of the world’s largest extractors of groundwater, primarily for agricultural irrigation. Unlike the incorrect claims, groundwater is a finite resource that requires active recharge and management to prevent severe depletion.
Q4336. Identify the incorrect statement regarding sustainable mineral management.
Explanation
Sustainable mineral management aims to reduce the environmental impact of extraction through recycling and the restoration of mined-out areas. It requires careful planning and legal oversight to ensure that mining does not permanently destroy local ecosystems. Encouraging illegal and unregulated mining is entirely contrary to these principles, as such activities lead to severe environmental degradation and the loss of natural capital.
Q4337. Watershed management is a holistic approach applied primarily for the sustainable management of which natural resources?
Explanation
Watershed management is a localized, holistic approach that focuses on the conservation and protection of soil and water resources within a specific drainage basin. By managing the runoff and preventing soil erosion, this strategy improves water availability, enhances agricultural productivity, and restores the ecological health of the entire area. It is a fundamental tool for sustainable rural development.
Q4338. Read the following statements and select the correct option:
Statement I: Afforestation and reforestation are key strategies in forest resource management to combat desertification.
Statement II: Monoculture plantations offer the same level of biodiversity and ecological resilience as natural, multi-species forests.
Statement I: Afforestation and reforestation are key strategies in forest resource management to combat desertification.
Statement II: Monoculture plantations offer the same level of biodiversity and ecological resilience as natural, multi-species forests.
Explanation
Afforestation and reforestation are essential strategies for restoring forest cover and halting desertification. However, the second statement is incorrect because monoculture plantations, which consist of a single species, do not provide the same levels of biodiversity or ecological resilience as natural, multi-species forests. Natural forests support a wider range of life forms and are better equipped to withstand environmental stresses.
Q4339. All of the following are consequences of poor water resource management, EXCEPT:
Explanation
Poor water resource management leads to several negative environmental outcomes, including the depletion of aquifers, saltwater intrusion in coastal regions, and the deterioration of water quality due to unchecked pollution. In contrast, an increase in groundwater tables is a positive result of effective management and recharge efforts, making it the only option that is not a consequence of poor management practices.
Q4340. The CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) funds are primarily utilized for:
Explanation
The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority was created to manage funds collected from project proponents who divert forest land for non-forest purposes. These CAMPA funds are strictly intended for compensatory afforestation, assisted natural regeneration, and the protection of forests. This mechanism ensures that the loss of forest cover in one area is balanced by the creation of new forests.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 4331 | (a) The Decade of Action |
| 4332 | (d) Total annual production of ozone-depleting substances for industrial expansion |
| 4333 | (b) Profit |
| 4334 | (c) Managing interactions between people and landscapes to sustain natural resources. |
| 4335 | (a) The CGWA regulates and controls groundwater development and management. |
| 4336 | (b) It encourages illegal and unregulated mining for rapid economic growth. |
| 4337 | (b) Soil and water in a defined drainage basin |
| 4338 | (a) Statement I is correct, and Statement II is incorrect. |
| 4339 | (c) Increase in groundwater tables in over- exploited blocks |
| 4340 | (d) Afforestation and regeneration to compensate for diverted forest land. |
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