QUESTION 1 OF 18
Renewable energy sources include solar, wind, hydro, and:
Explanation: Renewable energy sources include solar, wind, hydro power, along with geothermal and biomass energy.
QUESTION 2 OF 18
India's International Solar Alliance (ISA), a global initiative, was launched at which conference?
Explanation: India's International Solar Alliance was launched at the COP21 climate conference in Paris in 2015.
QUESTION 3 OF 18
The concept of "Sustainable Development" was popularized by which influential 1987 report?
Explanation: Sustainable Development was popularized by the 1987 Brundtland Report, 'Our Common Future'.
QUESTION 4 OF 18
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the UN in 2015, comprise how many goals?
Explanation: The UN's Sustainable Development Goals, adopted in 2015, comprise 17 goals.
QUESTION 5 OF 18
Which renewable energy source harnesses heat from within the Earth?
Explanation: Geothermal energy harnesses heat generated from within the Earth.
QUESTION 6 OF 18
Tidal energy harnesses power from:
Explanation: Tidal energy harnesses power generated by the rise and fall of ocean tides.
QUESTION 7 OF 18
Biomass energy is derived from organic materials such as:
Explanation: Biomass energy is derived from organic materials such as plant and animal waste.
QUESTION 8 OF 18
India's largest solar power park is located in which state (among notable large installations)?
Explanation: Rajasthan hosts several of India's largest solar power installations, including major solar parks.
QUESTION 9 OF 18
Bhadla Solar Park, one of the world's largest solar parks, is located in which state?
Explanation: Bhadla Solar Park, one of the largest solar parks in the world, is located in Rajasthan.
QUESTION 10 OF 18
The term "Sustainable Agriculture" focuses on farming practices that:
Explanation: Sustainable agriculture focuses on farming practices that meet present food needs without compromising future resources.
QUESTION 11 OF 18
Organic farming avoids the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, relying instead on:
Explanation: Organic farming avoids synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, relying on natural inputs like compost and biological pest control.
QUESTION 12 OF 18
The term "Genetically Modified Organism" (GMO) refers to organisms whose genetic material has been altered using:
Explanation: A genetically modified organism has had its genetic material altered using biotechnology techniques.
QUESTION 13 OF 18
Bt Cotton, a widely cultivated GM crop in India, is engineered to resist:
Explanation: Bt Cotton, widely grown in India, is genetically engineered to resist bollworm pests.
QUESTION 14 OF 18
The concept of "Agroforestry" combines agricultural crops with:
Explanation: Agroforestry combines agricultural crops with trees and shrubs grown on the same land.
QUESTION 15 OF 18
The term "Monoculture" in agriculture refers to:
Explanation: Monoculture refers to the practice of growing a single crop repeatedly on the same land.
QUESTION 16 OF 18
Excessive monoculture farming can lead to increased vulnerability to:
Explanation: Excessive monoculture farming increases vulnerability to pest outbreaks and soil nutrient depletion.
QUESTION 17 OF 18
The concept of "Food Security" encompasses availability, access, and:
Explanation: Food security encompasses food availability, access, and proper utilization or nutritional adequacy.
QUESTION 18 OF 18
The term "Sustainable Tourism" or "Ecotourism" aims to minimize environmental impact while:
Explanation: Sustainable tourism, or ecotourism, aims to minimize environmental impact while supporting conservation and local communities.
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