Global Soil Conservation Quiz

Which international organization launched the "International Year of Soils" in 2015 to raise awareness about soil conservation?

• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• World Bank

• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) aims to combat desertification and land degradation. What is its primary goal?

• Increase global food production

• Restore and maintain land productivity

• Promote urbanization

• Encourage deforestation

Which global initiative focuses on promoting sustainable land management practices to reduce soil degradation?

• The Great Green Wall

• Global Soil Partnership

• Earth Charter

• Green Revolution

What is the primary objective of the "Great Green Wall" initiative in Africa?

• To create urban green spaces

• To build large-scale dams

• To combat desertification and restore degraded lands

• To encourage industrial development

Which country has implemented large-scale soil conservation efforts such as afforestation and terracing to combat soil erosion in the Himalayan region?

• India

• Brazil

• China

• Australia