Environment & Ecology MCQs: Forest Cover, Biodiversity, Climate

1.

Effective implementation of a new coastal biodiversity conservation policy would heavily rely on the active participation of which key stakeholders?

A Only international environmental organizations.

B Large industrial corporations operating in coastal areas.

C Local fishing communities, coastal residents, and Panchayati Raj Institutions.

D Central government agencies exclusively.

2.

Which existing regulatory framework in India is fundamental to coastal zone management and would likely be strengthened or integrated into any new policy for coastal biodiversity conservation?

A Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

B Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

C Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification

D Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986

3.

A new policy framework aimed at boosting biodiversity conservation in coastal regions would most likely prioritize the protection and restoration of which of these critical habitats?

A Desert ecosystems

B Mangroves and coral reefs

C Alpine meadows

D Temperate forests

4.

Which of the following is a key approach adopted by the National Mission for Green India (GIM) for achieving its goals?

A Exclusively relying on foreign funding for all projects.

B Promoting community participation and improving the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities.

C Converting natural forests into monoculture plantations.

D Restricting all human activities within forest areas.

5.

What is a primary objective of the National Mission for Green India (GIM) regarding forest and tree cover?

A To increase forest and tree cover by 5 million hectares and improve the quality of another 5 million hectares.

B To achieve 33% of India's geographical area under forest cover by 2030.

C To promote large-scale commercial timber plantations across the country.

D To focus solely on afforestation in urban areas.

6.

The National Mission for Green India (GIM) is one of the eight missions under which overarching national plan?

A National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

B National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP)

C National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

D National Water Mission (NWM)

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-08-23