Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-06-03

Expanding tiger reserves helps create larger, connected habitats, which is crucial for maintaining genetic diversity, allowing tigers to disperse, and ensuring the long-term viability of their populations across a wider landscape.

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, constituted under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, for strengthening tiger conservation.

Project Tiger was launched on April 1, 1973, with the aim of conserving tigers in their natural habitats.

The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) outlines eight national missions, many of which, like the National Mission for Sustainable Habitat and National Water Mission, contribute to building climate resilience at various levels.

Investing in robust, climate-proof infrastructure and implementing nature-based solutions (like wetlands, mangroves) are crucial for enhancing resilience against extreme weather events.

A National Climate Resilience Plan aims to build the capacity of communities and infrastructure to withstand and recover from the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events.

Increased forest cover leads to greater absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide (carbon sequestration) and provides habitats for various species, thereby boosting biodiversity conservation.

Recent ISFR reports indicate that 'Open Forest' category has shown a significant increase, often due to afforestation efforts and regeneration in degraded areas, contributing substantially to the overall increase in forest cover.

The Forest Survey of India (FSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is mandated to assess the forest and tree resources of the country and publish the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) biennially.