Environment & Ecology MCQs

The Bengal Tiger, the apex predator of the Sundarbans, faces habitat loss and increased human-wildlife conflict due to the shrinking mangrove forests.

The Sundarbans mangrove forest is shared between Bangladesh and India.

Rising sea levels lead to increased saltwater intrusion, causing salinization of soil and freshwater sources, which is detrimental to mangrove health.

The strategy is designed to implement the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) at the national level.

The strategy aims to ensure the sustainable use, conservation, and equitable sharing of benefits arising from biodiversity.

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) launched the National Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2026.

Urban areas often face significant challenges due to increasing demand, aging infrastructure leading to leaks, and unequal distribution, all of which the policy aims to tackle.

Sustainable water management often involves integrating decentralized solutions like rainwater harvesting and promoting the reuse of treated wastewater to reduce the strain on conventional water sources.

The policy emphasizes strategies for conserving water resources and ensuring their efficient management and utilization within urban environments.

By connecting fragmented habitats, the initiative directly addresses the issue of habitat fragmentation, which is a major threat to biodiversity.