WORLD DAY FOR COMBAT DESERTIFICATION AND DROUGHT

When is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed?

• a) 5 June

• b) 17 June

• c) 22 April

• d) 16 September

What is the theme for WDCDD 2025?

• "Land and Life"

• "Restore the Land, Unlock the Opportunities"

• "Land Restoration = Future Protection"

• "Act Now for Our Soil"

What does the term 'desertification' primarily mean?

• Turning deserts into forests

• Fertile land becoming dry and barren due to human activities and climate factors

• Building deserts for tourism

• Creating artificial oases

Which of the following is a major cause of land degradation?

• Excessive rainfall

• Deforestation

• Urban gardening

• Organic farming

Which organization leads the global effort to combat desertification?

• UNESCO

• United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

• WHO

• UNFCCC

Which of the following is a sustainable land management practice?

• Slash and burn agriculture

• Afforestation

• Overgrazing

• Open dumping of waste

Which continent is most affected by desertification?

• Europe

• Africa

• Australia

• South America

What percentage of the Earth’s land surface is at risk of desertification?

• 10%

• 20%

• 35%

• 50%

Which practice helps in restoring degraded land?

• Over-irrigation

• Planting native tree species

• Excessive chemical fertilizer use

• Unplanned mining

Why is it important to combat desertification?

• To promote sand sports

• To protect biodiversity, ensure food security, and support livelihoods

• To increase desert areas

• To reduce forest cover