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

161.

What is the primary ecological significance of 'Carbon Sink' provided by forests?

A Absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide

B Production of oxygen only

C Prevention of soil erosion only

D Regulation of rainfall

162.

Which organization publishes the 'India State of Forest Report' (ISFR) biennially?

A Forest Survey of India (FSI)

B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

C Wildlife Institute of India

D Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education

163.

India's 'Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021' prohibits the manufacture, import, and use of identified single-use plastic items from which date?

A July 1, 2022

B January 1, 2023

C August 15, 2021

D October 2, 2022

164.

Which global treaty is currently being negotiated to end plastic pollution, including in marine environments?

A Global Plastics Treaty

B Kyoto Protocol

C Montreal Protocol

D Basel Convention

165.

What is the primary objective of the 'Project REPLAN' launched by KVIC?

A Reducing plastic waste by mixing plastic with paper pulp

B Cleaning ocean beds

C Banning single-use plastic in coastal areas

D Promoting marine tourism

166.

Which Indian state has the highest number of Ramsar sites as of 2024?

A Uttar Pradesh

B Tamil Nadu

C Odisha

D West Bengal

167.

The 'National Mission for a Green India' is one of the eight missions under which national plan?

A National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

B National Biodiversity Strategy

C Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

D National Water Mission

168.

Which initiative was launched by India to restore mangroves along the coastline as a climate change adaptation strategy?

A MISHTI

B AMRIT

C PROJECT TIGER

D GREEN INDIA MISSION

169.

Mangroves play a crucial role in coastal protection. Which of the following is a key ecological benefit provided by mangroves?

A Increasing soil salinity for agriculture.

B Acting as a natural barrier against storm surges and erosion.

C Promoting the spread of invasive aquatic species.

D Reducing the availability of freshwater in coastal aquifers.

170.

The recent report indicates a 15% growth in mangrove cover. Which government ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the MISHTI initiative?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

C Ministry of Earth Sciences

D Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Environment & Ecology MCQs