{"id":75069,"date":"2024-04-20T12:10:50","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=75069"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:10:50","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:10:50","slug":"an-award-recognizing-environmental-conservation-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/an-award-recognizing-environmental-conservation-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"An award recognizing environmental conservation efforts:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar&#8221; option2=&#8221;Whitley Award&#8221; option3=&#8221;Karnataka Vana Samrakshana Award&#8221; option4=&#8221;Green Oscar&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>A) Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar (IGPP) is the highest national award for environmental conservation in India. It was instituted in 1987 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, to recognize outstanding contributions to environmental conservation and protection. The award is given annually to individuals, institutions, and organizations for their outstanding work in the field of environmental conservation.<\/p>\n<p>The award consists of a cash prize of \u00e2\u0082\u00b910 lakh, a citation, and a plaque. The award is presented by the Prime Minister of India at a function held in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p>The IGPP is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of environmental conservation in India. It is a recognition of the outstanding work done by individuals, institutions, and organizations in the field of environmental conservation. The award has helped to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation and has inspired many people to work towards protecting the environment.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>B) Whitley Award<\/strong> is an international award for environmental conservation. It is awarded annually by the Whitley Fund for Nature, a UK-based charity, to outstanding individuals working on innovative conservation projects in the developing world. The award consists of a \u00c2\u00a340,000 grant to support the recipient&#8217;s conservation work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>C) Karnataka Vana Samrakshana Award<\/strong> is a state-level award in India for environmental conservation. It is awarded annually by the Government of Karnataka to individuals, institutions, and organizations for their outstanding work in the field of environmental conservation in the state of Karnataka. The award consists of a cash prize of \u00e2\u0082\u00b91 lakh, a citation, and a plaque.<\/li>\n<li><strong>D) Green Oscar<\/strong> is an award given by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to environmental protection. The award is given annually at the UNEP&#8217;s World Environment Day celebrations. 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