MCQs: India's Environment & Ecology Initiatives (May 2026)

1.

What is the primary objective of the 'International Big Cats Alliance' (IBCA) launched by India?

A To promote tiger tourism

B To conserve seven major big cat species globally

C To export tigers to other countries

D To increase industrial use of forest land

2.

Which organization is responsible for the management and monitoring of Project Tiger?

A National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

B Wildlife Institute of India

C World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

D Forest Survey of India

3.

In which year was Project Tiger launched in India?

A 1971

B 1973

C 1975

D 1980

4.

The updated National Adaptation Plan focuses on which of the following key areas?

A Industrial expansion only

B Climate resilience and disaster risk reduction

C Space exploration

D Digital currency adoption

5.

How many core missions are included under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?

A Six

B Seven

C Eight

D Nine

6.

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in India?

A Ministry of Earth Sciences

B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

C Ministry of Science and Technology

D Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

7.

Which of the following is an example of a 'Climate Adaptation Strategy' for coastal regions?

A Increasing reliance on fossil fuels for energy.

B Developing early warning systems for cyclones and storm surges.

C Encouraging construction in high-risk coastal flood zones.

D Reducing investment in coastal infrastructure maintenance.

8.

What is a key component of a 'Coastal Resilience Strategy'?

A Promoting unsustainable coastal development.

B Implementing 'hard' engineering solutions like seawalls without considering ecosystem impacts.

C Integrating 'nature-based solutions' such as restoring mangroves and coral reefs.

D Ignoring the role of local communities in adaptation planning.

9.

Which of the following is a primary threat to coastal areas due to climate change?

A Decreased rainfall and drought conditions.

B Sea-level rise and increased frequency of extreme weather events.

C Expansion of coastal mangrove forests.

D Reduction in ocean acidity.

10.

What is a 'Community Conserved Area' (CCA) in the context of new protected area notifications?

A An area declared by the central government for exclusive scientific research.

B An area managed and conserved voluntarily by local communities for biodiversity conservation.

C A privately owned forest reserve with no public access.

D An area designated for commercial forestry operations.

Environment & Ecology MCQs