Environment and Ecology Practice MCQs for Competitive Exams

1.

What is the major ecological threat to the Sundarbans due to rising sea levels?

A Increased freshwater inflow

B Salinization of soil and water

C Decrease in humidity levels

D Increase in forest fire frequency

2.

The Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage site primarily known for which of the following?

A Largest mangrove forest in the world

B Highest mountain peak in the delta region

C Coral reef biodiversity

D Desert ecosystem

3.

Which of the following is the primary cause of the rapid rise in sea levels in the Sundarbans region?

A Tectonic plate movement

B Climate change-induced thermal expansion and melting glaciers

C Excessive groundwater extraction

D Volcanic activity in the Bay of Bengal

4.

The Green Energy Corridor project is funded by which international financial institution?

A World Bank

B Asian Development Bank

C KfW (German Development Bank)

D International Monetary Fund

5.

Which ministry is the nodal agency for the implementation of the Green Energy Corridor project in India?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

C Ministry of Power

D Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

6.

The National Green Corridor Initiative is primarily aimed at which of the following?

A Promoting renewable energy integration into the power grid

B Creating wildlife corridors for tiger conservation

C Reducing plastic waste in national parks

D Afforestation along national highways

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-04-18