MCQs - 2026-04

The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 provides the legal framework for the declaration of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves, and Community Reserves.

The 30x30 target is a global initiative to designate 30% of Earth's land and ocean area as protected areas by 2030.

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) was established in 2003 to implement India’s Biological Diversity Act (2002) and is headquartered in Chennai.

India's updated NBSAP is aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) adopted at COP15.

Corals have a mutualistic relationship with microscopic algae called zooxanthellae, which live inside their tissues and provide food through photosynthesis.

The primary cause of coral bleaching is the rise in sea surface temperatures due to global warming, which causes corals to expel the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae).

Major coral reef areas in India include the Gulf of Mannar, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Gulf of Kutch. Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon.

These boats are characterized by their high speed and excellent maneuverability, making them ideal for intercepting suspicious vessels in coastal areas.

Many of the Indian Coast Guard's interceptor boats are built by L&T Shipyard under the 'Make in India' initiative.

Interceptor boats are designed for high-speed coastal patrolling, surveillance, and search and rescue operations in shallow waters.