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LDC — Major Environmental Issues MCQs

Practice 20 free major environmental issues multiple choice questions for LDC exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.

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LDC — World Geography — Major Environmental Issues

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Question 1 of 20

Which of the following is the primary objective of the 'National Mission on Sustainable Habitat' as outlined under the NAPCC?

Question 2 of 20

Assertion (A): The shift in agricultural practices towards massive commercial rice paddies fundamentally accelerates climate change. Reason (R): Rice paddies undergo enteric fermentation, a process that inherently traps infrared radiation.

Question 3 of 20

According to rigorous scientific data analysis, what is the chronological ranking of the year 2025 among the warmest years on record?

Question 4 of 20

In the context of the severe hydrological deficit, why is 'AI-optimized rainwater harvesting' heavily emphasized alongside the Jal Jeevan Mission in modern state environmental policies?

Question 5 of 20

Ecological data indicates a severe phenomenon of desertification in Rajasthan characterized by the shifting of the arid zone. In which direction is this shift predominantly occurring?

Question 6 of 20

Assertion (A): Ocean acidification poses a critical mass extinction threat to marine biodiversity. Reason (R): Ocean acidification occurs because warming waters physically shatter the calcium carbonate shells of marine organisms. Choose the correct code:

Question 7 of 20

Read the following statements concerning India's approach to multilateral climate diplomacy: I. India focuses solely on international aid, halting all domestic economic development. II. India strongly advocates the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC). III. India's strategy balances economic development needs with aggressive domestic decarbonization. Choose the correct option:

Question 8 of 20

The 'Urja Niti 2050' draft focuses predominantly on expanding which specific types of energy generation to achieve its massive 90 GW capacity target by 2030?

Question 9 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the impact of massive volcanic eruptions on the global climate: I. They trigger a short-term atmospheric cooling effect due to the release of ash and Sulphur Dioxide. II. They contribute to long-term global warming through the massive release of deep Earth Carbon Dioxide. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 10 of 20

Which specific baseline period was utilized by the Copernicus Climate Change Service to conclude that global surface air temperatures were above average across 91% of the globe in 2025?

Question 11 of 20

As of February 2026, what proportion of India's electric power capacity was already being generated from non-fossil resources against the 2035 target of 60%?

Question 12 of 20

The catastrophic event sequence in Boreal Forests (Taiga) that exacerbates climate change begins with rapid warming causing drier conditions. What is the ultimate consequence of this cycle?

Question 13 of 20

According to global climatological records, which two years rank as the first and second warmest, immediately preceding 2025 in the ranking?

Question 14 of 20

Forecasting models indicate that 2026 is on a trajectory to be the 4th warmest year on record. Why does this extreme warming projection hold true despite the anticipated arrival of the Pacific Ocean's natural cooling pattern, La Niña?

Question 15 of 20

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) convention officially came into force on March 23 of which year?

Question 16 of 20

Which of the following initiatives is characterized as a community-driven afforestation movement aimed at ecological restoration?

Question 17 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the contribution of the industrial sector to climate change: I. Heavy industries contribute to global warming solely because they consume massive amounts of electricity generated by fossil fuels. II. The chemical conversion of limestone in cement production directly emits massive amounts of Carbon Dioxide as an unavoidable byproduct. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 18 of 20

The conclusion that current climate change cycles possess an unprecedented speed and scale in observed human history is based on the latest rigorous analysis by which consortium of scientific organizations?

Question 19 of 20

Match List I (Source) with List II (Primary Gas Emitted) and select the correct answer: List I I. Waterlogged Rice Paddies II. Enteric Fermentation in Cattle III. Cement Clinker Production List II 1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 2. Methane (CH4) 3. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

Question 20 of 20

Match List-I (National Missions under NAPCC) with List-II (Core Objectives): List-I A. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency B. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat C. National Mission for a Green India D. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture List-II i. Green buildings and sustainable urban planning ii. Climate-resilient farming and soil health iii. Optimizing energy consumption in industries iv. Restoring degraded forest lands

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