Environment & Ecology MCQs: Climate, Wildlife, and Conservation

31.

What is the term used for the formation of unstable lakes due to the melting of glaciers?

A Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)

B Tectonic Lakes

C Oxbow Lakes

D Crater Lakes

32.

The melting of Himalayan glaciers poses a significant threat to:

A Perennial river systems in Northern India

B Increase in desertification in the Himalayas

C Stability of the tectonic plates

D Reduction in monsoon rainfall

33.

Which phenomenon is primarily responsible for the accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers?

A Volcanic activity

B Global warming and rising temperatures

C Increased snowfall in the region

D Decrease in solar radiation

34.

Mangroves are known for their ability to sequester carbon. This process is often referred to as:

A Blue Carbon

B Green Carbon

C Brown Carbon

D Black Carbon

35.

What is the primary objective of the National Mangrove Resilience Initiative?

A To promote commercial shrimp farming in coastal areas

B To enhance the adaptive capacity of mangrove ecosystems against climate change

C To replace mangroves with concrete sea walls

D To increase the export of mangrove timber

36.

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the National Mangrove Resilience Initiative in India?

A Ministry of Earth Sciences

B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

C Ministry of Jal Shakti

D Ministry of Agriculture

37.

The 'Project Tiger' initiative, aimed at safeguarding the endangered Bengal Tiger, was launched in which year?

A 1971

B 1973

C 1985

D 1992

38.

Which category of protected area allows the highest level of protection where no human activity is allowed except with permission?

A Wildlife Sanctuary

B National Park

C Biosphere Reserve

D Community Reserve

39.

Under which Act are National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries established in India?

A Environment Protection Act, 1986

B Forest Conservation Act, 1980

C Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

D Biological Diversity Act, 2002

40.

What is the primary objective of the '30x30' target mentioned in biodiversity conservation policies?

A Reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030

B Protect 30% of the world's land and oceans by 2030

C Increase forest cover to 30% of total land area

D Restore 30% of degraded agricultural land