Land Degradation — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following is NOT a direct cause of land degradation?
Consider the following statements regarding Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN): 1. It is a concept promoted by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). 2. It aims to balance anticipated land degradation with land restoration. 3. India has committed to achieving LDN by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? 1. Salinization: Accumulation of salts in soil due to excessive irrigation. 2. Waterlogging: Soil saturation with water due to poor drainage. 3. Gully Erosion: Formation of deep channels due to concentrated water flow. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986: 1. It was enacted under Article 253 of the Constitution. 2. It empowers the Central Government to take measures for protecting and improving environmental quality. 3. It specifically defines 'land degradation' and provides for penalties for causing it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The 'Bonn Challenge' is a global effort related to:
Which of the following constitutional provisions obligates the State to protect and improve the environment?
Consider the following statements regarding the causes of chemical degradation of land: 1. Excessive use of nitrogenous fertilizers. 2. Discharge of untreated industrial effluents. 3. Overgrazing by livestock. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is an objective of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) - Watershed Development Component?
The term 'phytoremediation' is associated with:
Which of the following is a consequence of land degradation? 1. Reduced agricultural productivity 2. Increased biodiversity 3. Enhanced water scarcity 4. Increased carbon sequestration Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The term 'soil compaction' is a form of:
India's pledge to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030 is part of which international initiative?