Environment and Ecology MCQs for Competitive Exams

1.

Which iconic species is critically threatened by the degradation of the Sundarbans mangroves due to rising sea levels?

A Asiatic Lion

B Bengal Tiger

C Indian Rhinoceros

D Snow Leopard

2.

The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is primarily located in which two countries?

A India and Myanmar

B India and Bangladesh

C Bangladesh and Nepal

D India and Sri Lanka

3.

Which of the following is a major consequence of rising sea levels on the Sundarbans mangroves?

A Increased freshwater availability

B Salinization of soil and water

C Expansion of mangrove habitat

D Reduced coastal erosion

4.

The National Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2026 is aligned with which international convention?

A Ramsar Convention

B Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

C CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)

D Kyoto Protocol

5.

What is a primary objective of the National Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2026?

A To promote industrial development in forest areas

B To ensure sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity

C To increase deforestation rates for agricultural expansion

D To focus solely on the protection of endangered species

6.

Which organization launched the National Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2026?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B National Biodiversity Authority

C Botanical Survey of India

D Zoological Survey of India

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-05-16