Environment & Ecology MCQs

The Sundarbans is a vast low-lying delta, making it highly susceptible to inundation from rising sea levels. The dense mangrove roots also play a role in coastal protection.

Effective wildlife corridors require a multi-stakeholder approach, involving cooperation and coordination among various entities to ensure land use planning, habitat restoration, and community support.

A primary goal of wildlife green corridors is to counteract habitat fragmentation, which isolates animal populations and hinders their movement, breeding, and access to resources.

The Green Corridor Initiative focuses on creating safe and connected pathways for wildlife to move between fragmented habitats, reducing human-wildlife conflict and improving genetic diversity.

Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary, declared as India's 52nd Tiger Reserve, is located in Bundi, Rajasthan.

Guru Ghasidas National Park (Chhattisgarh) and Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary (Chhattisgarh) were jointly declared as the 53rd Tiger Reserve. Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajasthan) was declared as the 52nd Tiger Reserve. Thus, Guru Ghasidas National Park is one of the recently announced ones.

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, responsible for the management of Project Tiger and the country's Tiger Reserves.

Promoting fossil fuel subsidies goes against the principles of climate action and resilience, which typically aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote sustainable practices.

The plan is centered on 'adaptation' strategies, focusing on building resilience to the unavoidable impacts of climate change rather than solely on reducing emissions (mitigation).

The National Climate Resilience Action Plan 2030 aims to strengthen India's ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change and build resilience across various sectors, focusing on adaptation strategies.