Question of the Day – Aravali green wall project
QOTD March 12,2026
With reference to the Aravalli Green Wall Project, consider the following statements:
- The project aims to create a green ecological barrier along the Aravalli range to combat desertification and land degradation.
- The initiative involves restoration of degraded land across states such as Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi.
- The project focuses only on plantation activities and does not include restoration of water bodies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1-Correct
The Aravalli Green Wall Project aims to create a large green ecological barrier along the Aravalli range to reduce desertification, soil erosion, and land degradation.
Statement 2-Correct
The project covers the Aravalli landscape across Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi, involving collaboration among multiple states.
Statement 3-Incorrect
The project includes restoration of water bodies, soil conservation, agroforestry, and biodiversity improvement, not just tree plantation.
Why in news-The Aravalli Green Wall Project is in the news because the Haryana government has announced plans to restore around 35,000 hectares of degraded land in the Aravalli region as part of a large-scale ecological restoration initiative. The project aims to revive forest cover, remove invasive species, conserve soil and water, and plant native vegetation across several districts such as Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh, Rewari and Mahendergarh. The initiative is part of a broader plan to create a continuous green corridor along the Aravalli Range, inspired by Africa’s Great Green Wall, to combat desertification, improve biodiversity, and prevent the eastward expansion of the Thar Desert. The move has gained attention because the Aravallis play a crucial ecological role in controlling desertification, recharging groundwater and reducing pollution in the National Capital Region.
News-Aravalli Green Wall Project: Haryana to revive 35k hectares of degraded land
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Practice Questions (PQ)
PQ1. With reference to the Aravalli Range, consider the following statements:
- The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world.
- It extends from Gujarat through Rajasthan to Haryana and Delhi.
- It acts as a natural barrier preventing the eastward expansion of the Thar Desert.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 only
Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1-Correct
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world, older than the Himalayas.
Statement 2-Correct
The range stretches from Gujarat through Rajasthan to Haryana and the Delhi region.
Statement 3-Correct
The Aravallis act as a natural barrier against the spread of desertification from the Thar Desert toward north India.
PQ2. With reference to the Aravalli Green Wall Project, consider the following statements:
- It is inspired by the Great Green Wall initiative in Africa.
- The project includes restoration of degraded forest land and rejuvenation of water bodies.
- In Haryana, about 35,000 hectares of degraded Aravalli land is proposed to be restored in the initial phase.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Statement 1-Correct
The project draws inspiration from Africa’s Great Green Wall initiative, which aims to combat desertification.
Statement 2-Correct
The initiative includes afforestation, soil conservation, and restoration of water bodies.
Statement 3-Correct
Haryana plans to restore around 35,000 hectares of degraded land in the Aravalli region, including large areas in Gurugram district.
PQ3.Consider the following pairs:
| Environmental Initiative | Region |
|---|---|
| 1. Great Green Wall | Sahel region of Africa |
| 2. Aravalli Green Wall Project | Aravalli mountain landscape in India |
| 3. Bonn Challenge | Restoration of degraded land globally |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: (c) All three
Explanation:
Pair 1-Correct
The Great Green Wall initiative aims to restore degraded land across the Sahel region of Africa.
Pair 2-Correct
The Aravalli Green Wall Project aims to restore ecosystems along the Aravalli mountain range in India.
Pair 3-Correct
The Bonn Challenge is a global initiative to restore 350 million hectares of degraded land by 2030.
Previous Year Question (UPSC Prelims)
With reference to the Bonn Challenge, consider the following statements:
- It is a global effort to bring 150 million hectares of degraded and deforested land into restoration by 2020.
- India has pledged to restore a large area of degraded land under this initiative.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Statement 1-Correct
The Bonn Challenge is a global initiative launched in 2011 to restore 150 million hectares of degraded land by 2020 and 350 million hectares by 2030.
Statement 2-Correct
India has pledged to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030 as part of its commitment to global land restoration efforts.