Environment & Ecology MCQs

The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) is a central sector scheme established in 2015-16 to support concrete adaptation projects and programmes in states/UTs that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.

India updated its NDCs in 2022, committing to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, from 2005 levels.

The National Water Mission, one of the eight missions under NAPCC, aims to conserve water, minimize wastage, and ensure more equitable distribution of water across and within states through integrated water resource management, which is vital for climate adaptation.

The policy is designed to move away from a linear 'take-make-dispose' model towards a circular one, which would discourage single-use products and promote longevity and reuse.

A circular economy aims to keep products and materials in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of each service life.

The policy focuses on establishing a framework for the collection, recycling, and safe disposal of e-waste, thereby promoting a circular economy model.

Project Tiger is a prime example of flagship species conservation, which indirectly benefits the entire ecosystem and contributes to overall biodiversity conservation.

The primary goal of Project Tiger is to increase the tiger population and ensure the health and expansion of their natural habitats. Recent reports indicate significant progress in this regard.

Project Tiger, a centrally sponsored conservation project, was launched in 1973 with the aim of ensuring the survival and well-being of tigers in India.

While mangroves are wetlands and contribute to climate change mitigation, the initiative's focus on biodiversity and ecosystem restoration aligns strongly with the goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).