Environment & Ecology MCQs

31.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a major driver of biodiversity loss?

A Habitat destruction

B Overexploitation of species

C Increased renewable energy adoption

D Invasive alien species

32.

What are considered crucial for driving the necessary systemic changes to protect biodiversity?

A Reduced public awareness and political apathy

B Public awareness and political will

C Increased reliance on unsustainable practices

D A decline in scientific research

33.

The economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by biodiversity highlights:

A The low cost of environmental degradation

B The immense financial cost of inaction

C The irrelevance of economic factors in conservation

D The profitability of habitat destruction

34.

There is a growing recognition that biodiversity conservation must be:

A Treated as a separate environmental issue

B Integrated into all sectors of the economy and society

C Limited to national parks and reserves

D A responsibility solely of environmental organizations

35.

Effective implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is considered:

A Unnecessary

B A critical challenge

C Already achieved

D A minor concern

36.

What is the name of the global framework adopted to set targets for biodiversity conservation?

A Paris Agreement on Climate Change

B Kyoto Protocol

C Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

D Rio Declaration on Environment and Development

37.

The consequences of biodiversity loss are far-reaching and impact:

A Only the natural environment

B Food security, clean water, disease regulation, and climate regulation

C Primarily industrial production

D The development of new technologies

38.

What are the major drivers of biodiversity loss identified in the text?

A Increased volcanic activity and solar flares

B Habitat destruction, overexploitation, climate change, pollution, and invasive species

C A decrease in global temperatures

D Reduced human population growth

39.

Which organization has released updated assessments on biodiversity loss, indicating high extinction rates?

A International Energy Agency (IEA)

B Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

C World Trade Organization (WTO)

D International Monetary Fund (IMF)

40.

According to early 2026 reports, what is the current trend regarding biodiversity loss?

A It is slowing down significantly

B It is accelerating globally

C It has stabilized at natural background rates

D It is primarily affecting marine ecosystems

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-04-01