Environment & Ecology MCQs

India is rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity, particularly solar and wind power, as a crucial step towards its net-zero emissions goal.

India committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070 at the COP26 summit.

The underwater metro section is part of the East-West Metro corridor of the Kolkata Metro.

The project is a testament to India's growing expertise in complex infrastructure development, particularly in tunneling and underwater construction.

The main impact of the underwater metro is the significant reduction in travel time and improved connectivity between key areas of Kolkata.

The underwater section of the Kolkata Metro passes beneath the Hooghly River.

Kolkata is the city where India's first underwater metro line has been inaugurated.

Habitat degradation, caused by human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and pollution, is a significant threat to biodiversity.

A primary objective of biodiversity conservation is to ensure the survival of species, especially those that are endangered, and to protect the ecosystems they inhabit.

India is classified as a megadiverse country because it harbors a significant proportion of the world's species and a high degree of endemism.