Environment & Ecology MCQs

The ban on identified single-use plastic (SUP) items with high littering potential and low utility came into effect in India on July 1, 2022.

The UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) in Nairobi adopted a resolution to develop a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.

By providing safe passages, the project reduces the likelihood of wildlife entering human settlements, thereby mitigating human-wildlife conflict.

Wildlife crossings like underpasses and overpasses are essential components to prevent roadkill and habitat isolation.

Green corridors connect fragmented habitats, allowing wildlife to move safely and maintain genetic diversity.

Ocean acidification is frequently called 'the other CO2 problem' alongside global warming.

Calcifying organisms struggle to build their shells and skeletons as ocean acidity increases.

Ocean acidification occurs when the ocean absorbs excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, lowering the pH level.

The strategy focuses on the restoration of degraded ecosystems to enhance ecological resilience.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal agency responsible for implementing this strategy.