Battling Desertification: The Great Green Wall Initiative and the Aravalli Mountains

The video discusses the increasing frequency of dust storms in Delhi due to the expanding Thar Desert. It highlights the threats to the Aravalli mountain range from human activities like illegal mining and deforestation. India announced a Great Green Wall initiative to combat desertification, but faces challenges similar to global efforts in Africa and China. Local communities are taking action to restore the Aravalli region, emphasizing the need for government support and legal protections.

What natural feature has historically protected the National Capital Region from the Thar Desert?

• The Vindhya Range

• The Western Ghats

• The Aravalli mountain range

• The Himalayas

Which human activities are contributing to the degradation of the Aravalli mountain range?

• Industrial farming and pesticide use

• Tourism and recreational activities

• Illegal mining and deforestation

• Overfishing and water pollution

What is the primary goal of the Great Green Wall initiative?

• To combat desertification

• To increase urban development

• To promote tourism

• To build new highways

Which region's Great Green Wall project inspired India's initiative?

• Australia

• Europe

• South America

• Africa

What is the main challenge faced by the Great Green Wall projects globally?

• Lack of suitable land

• Insufficient rainfall

• Poor track record of success

• High cost of tree planting

Which country has been involved in a large-scale tree planting project known as the Three-North Shelterbelt Project?

• India

• Russia

• Brazil

• China

What is the estimated amount of investment needed to complete Africa's Great Green Wall project?

• $10 billion

• $20 billion

• $33 billion

• $50 billion

What recent action by the Indian government has raised concerns about its commitment to the Great Green Wall?

• Increasing mining activities

• Rewriting forest conservation laws

• Reducing environmental budgets

• Expanding urban areas

What is a key factor for the success of re-greening projects like the Great Green Wall?

• Government funding

• Community involvement

• International support

• Technological innovation

What strategy did the 'I am Gurgaon' movement use to support plant growth in their replanting projects?

• Importing foreign plant species

• Building artificial lakes

• Using chemical fertilizers

• Implementing indigenous water capture techniques