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WorksheetsWORLD DAY FOR COMBAT DESERTIFICATION AND DROUGHT
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
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
Which state in India is most affected by desertification?
Rajasthan
Kerala
Sikkim
Goa
India hosted the 14th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 14) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in which year?
2010
2019
2022
2024
Which Indian ministry is responsible for implementing programs to combat desertification and land degradation?
Ministry of Commerce
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Railways
Which desert is located in India?
Thar Desert
Sahara Desert
Gobi Desert
Sonoran Desert
