Q1. Why was a separate Island Protection Zone (IPZ) Notification, 2011 issued for the Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands?
- To promote tourism in island areas
- Because the standard 500m CRZ regulations overlapped on small island areas
- Due to excessive industrial pollution
- To encourage private investment in islands
Correct Option: 2. Because the standard 500m CRZ regulations overlapped on small island areas
Explanation: Small island sizes led to the standard Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules overlapping across the island. Therefore, a separate IPZ Notification was issued for more appropriate environmental management.
Q2. Which of the following is NOT one of the four excluded islands in the IPZ Notification, 2011?
- Great Nicobar
- Middle Andaman
- Little Andaman
- South Andaman
Correct Option: 3. Little Andaman
Explanation: The IPZ Notification excludes North Andaman, Middle Andaman, South Andaman, and Great Nicobar. Little Andaman is not excluded, hence covered under the IPZ rules.
Q3. What is the primary goal of the Namami Gange programme under “Nirmal Dhara”?
- Managing and treating sewage from urban and rural areas
- Rejuvenating aquatic life in the Ganga
- Promoting boat tourism on the Ganga
- Ensuring continuous river flow
Correct Option: 1. Managing and treating sewage from urban and rural areas
Explanation: “Nirmal Dhara” focuses on ensuring a clean water flow by managing urban, rural, and industrial waste to reduce pollution in the Ganga.
Q4. Which ministry manages the Clean Ganga Fund (CGF)?
- Ministry of Tourism
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Jal Shakti (Water Resources)
Correct Option: 4. Ministry of Jal Shakti (Water Resources)
Explanation: While the Trust is headed by the Finance Minister, the fund’s secretariat is under the Ministry of Water Resources (now Jal Shakti), which manages the Clean Ganga mission.
Q5. What is the main objective of the Ganga Action Plan launched in 1986?
- Rejuvenation of aquatic life
- Promotion of water transport
- Pollution abatement and sewage management
- Encouraging international donations
Correct Option: 3. Pollution abatement and sewage management
Explanation: The Ganga Action Plan aimed to reduce pollution in the river through better sewage treatment and waste management.