GPSC (Gujarat) — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

What does the 'Perform, Achieve and Trade' (PAT) scheme under the Energy Conservation Act primarily focus on?

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Correct answer: B. Energy efficiency improvement in large industrial sectors — PAT is a market-based mechanism to improve energy efficiency in large energy-consuming industries with tradable credits for over-achievement.

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A. Renewable energy trading in stock markets

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C. Import-export of energy resources

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D. Subsidy distribution for renewable energy adoption

Question 2

What is the target for Afforestation and Natural Forest Management under the National Action Plan on Climate Change?

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Correct answer: A. 10 million hectares by 2027 — NAPCC's afforestation mission aims to increase forest and tree cover to 10 million hectares by 2027 for carbon sequestration and ecosystem services.

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B. 5 million hectares by 2025

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C. Increase tree cover to 50% by 2050

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D. 15 million hectares by 2030

Question 3

Which river linking project is currently under implementation in India as part of inter-basin water transfer?

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Correct answer: A. Ken-Betwa Link Project — The Ken-Betwa Link Project in Madhya Pradesh is under development to transfer surplus water from Ken to water-deficit Betwa basin.

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B. Godavari-Krishna Link

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C. Sutlej-Yamuna Link (only completed)

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D. Brahmaputra-Ganges Link (proposed)

Question 4

Which initiative aims to promote water harvesting and groundwater recharge in rural areas under conservation agriculture?

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Correct answer: D. All of the above integrated approach — India's water conservation strategy integrates multiple schemes including PMKSY, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, and micro-irrigation for sustainable water management.

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A. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (per drop more crop)

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B. Jal Shakti Abhiyan and AIBP schemes

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C. Har Khet Ko Pani and PMKSY-Micro Irrigation

Question 5

Which initiative provides financial incentives for renewable energy projects under the Renewable Energy Generation Certificate (RECS) system?

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Correct answer: C. Renewable Energy Certificate Trading mechanism — RECS allows renewable energy generators to earn certificates for every MWh of electricity generated, which can be traded for financial benefit.

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A. Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme

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B. Green Energy Corridor Project

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D. Solar Park Development Initiative

Question 6

Which scheme provides financial assistance to farmers for adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices?

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Correct answer: B. National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) — NAFCC supports adaptation projects in vulnerable sectors including agriculture to build resilience against climate impacts.

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A. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyaan (PM-AASHA)

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C. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

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D. Crop Insurance Subsidy Scheme

Question 7

Which regulation ensures mandatory disclosure of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics by Indian companies?

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Correct answer: A. SEBI Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) Framework — SEBI's BRSR framework mandates top-listed companies to disclose detailed ESG performance metrics and governance practices.

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B. Companies Act CSR Provisions

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C. Stock Exchange Listing Rules

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D. Ministry of Sustainability Guidelines

Question 8

Which pollutant monitoring standard was set by India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for PM 2.5 in 2024?

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Correct answer: B. 40 µg/m³ annual average — CPCB's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set PM 2.5 limit at 40 µg/m³ annual average for residential areas.

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A. 35 µg/m³ annual average

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C. 55 µg/m³ 24-hour average

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D. 60 µg/m³ annual average

GPSC (Gujarat) - MCQ Practice Questions