Water Conservation (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

11. The 'Global-500' Award is given for rare achievement in which of the following fields? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Gene preservation
(b) Environment conservation
(c) Population control
(d) Pollution control

Correct Answer: (b) Environment conservation

Solution:The Global 500 Award was launched in 1987 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to recognize and honour environmental and humanitarian achievement. This award was a tribute to success on the front lines of environmental action and honoured individuals and organizations that combat environmental issues despite immense social, political and logistical obstacles.

12. United Nation's highest environmental honour 'Champion of the Earth' award 2018 was conferred on- [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2017]

(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Medha Patkar
(c) Uma Bharti
(d) Sonam Wangchuk

Correct Answer: (a) Narendra Modi

Solution:Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with United Nation's 'Champions of the Earth' award 2018 by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at a ceremony in Delhi.

13. The World Anti-Tobacco Day is Celebrated every year on- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

(a) 12th May
(b) 13th May
(c) 21st May
(d) 31st May

Correct Answer: (d) 31st May

Solution:World No Tobacco Day is observed around the world every year on May 31. It is intended to encourage abstinence from all forms of tobacco consumption around the globe.

14. 19th November is observed as the ___________. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2015]

(a) World Green Day
(b) World Anti-Poverty Day
(c) World Toilet Day
(d) World Clean Water Day

Correct Answer: (c) World Toilet Day

Solution:In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly officially designated November, 19 as World Toilet Day. World Toilet Day is coordinated by UN-Water in collaboration with Government and partners. The theme of World Toilet Day 2021 was Valuing Toilets. The theme of World Toilet Day 2024 was "Accelerating Change."

15. What is the theme for World Environment Day 2018? [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Connecting People to Nature
(b) One World, Our Environment
(c) Beat Plastic Pollution
(d) Save Water for Future

Correct Answer: (c) Beat Plastic Pollution

Solution:India was the global host of 2018 World Environment Day (5 June). The theme of this year's edition was 'Beat Plastic Pollution'. China was the global host of 2019 'World Environment Day'. The theme for 2019 was 'Air Pollution'. In 2020, theme of World Environment Day was 'Biodiversity'. The theme of 2021 World Environment Day was 'Ecosystem Restoration', Pakistan acted as global host of the day. The theme of 2023 World Environment day was "Beat Plastic Pollution."

16. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using codes given below the lists: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2001]

List - I (Important Day)	List - II (Date)
A. World Environment Day	1. March 21
B. World Forestry Day	2. June 5
C. World Habitat Day	3. September 16
D. World Ozone Day	4. October 4
	5. October 10

Codes:

	A	B	C	D
(a)	2	1	4	5
(b)	1	2	4	3
(c)	1	2	3	4
(d)	2	1	4	3

Correct Answer: (d)

Solution:The correct match is given below:

List I (Important Day)	List II (Date)
World Environment Day	June 5
World Forestry Day	March 21
World Habitat Day	First Monday of October
World Ozone Day	September 16

17. When is the 'International Earth Day' celebrated? [M.P.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

(a) 20th April
(b) 5th June
(c) 22nd April
(d) 3rd March

Correct Answer: (c) 22nd April

Solution:Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2022 is Invest In Our Planet. The Official theme for 2024 is 'Planet vs. Plastics.'

18. Prime Minister of India launched "Swachh Bharat Mission" officially on– [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Independence Day
(b) Republic Day
(c) Gandhi Jayanti
(d) Environment Day

Correct Answer: (c) Gandhi Jayanti

Solution:Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the ambitious 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' (Clean India Mission) on 2nd October, 2014. The Abhiyan was launched on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 145th birth anniversary.

19. Which one of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Important Day	Date
(a) World Environment Day	5th June
(b) Earth Day	22nd April
(c) Anti-Tobacco Day	5th May
(d) Ozone Day	16th September

Correct Answer: (c)

Solution:Every year, on 31 May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). The annual campaign is an opportunity to raise awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure, and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form. The theme of World No Tobacco Day 2022 is on "Tobacco - threat to our environment." Theme of World No Tobacco day, 2023 is 'Grow Food, Not Tobacco.'

20. Which one of the following countries celebrate the National Cleanliness Day on last Saturday of every month: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2003, U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002]

(a) France
(b) Italy
(c) Sierra Leone
(d) Singapore

Correct Answer: (c) Sierra Leone

Solution:Sierra Leone celebrates the National cleanliness day on last Saturday of every month.

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