Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-06-19

Effective conservation of Western Ghats' amphibians requires a multi-pronged approach, including reducing pollution from pesticides, protecting and restoring their natural habitats (forests and water sources), and ensuring connectivity between these habitats through wildlife corridors.

The Western Ghats are known for their high diversity of caecilians, a group of limbless, burrowing amphibians, many species of which are endemic to the region and are facing significant threats.

The most significant driver of amphibian decline in the Western Ghats, as highlighted by numerous studies, is the destruction and fragmentation of their habitats due to human activities like agriculture, urbanization, and infrastructure development.

The mission is designed to be comprehensive, addressing a range of climate-related threats to the coastline, including sea-level rise, coastal erosion, increased cyclone activity, storm surges, salinization of groundwater, and the degradation of vital coastal ecosystems.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is the nodal ministry for the National Coastal Resilience Mission, focusing on scientific research, monitoring, and developing strategies for coastal adaptation and mitigation.

The National Coastal Resilience Mission aims to strengthen the capacity of coastal regions to withstand and recover from the impacts of climate change, such as sea-level rise, extreme weather events, and coastal erosion, thereby protecting both human populations and natural ecosystems.