Environment & Ecology MCQs

The Great Indian Bustard is listed as 'Critically Endangered' on the IUCN Red List, indicating an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to a rapid population decline.

Great Indian Bustards are typically found in arid and semi-arid grasslands, scrublands, and agricultural fields in parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) is a global call to action to prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems worldwide. The 2026 theme directly supports this initiative.

World Environment Day is observed globally on June 5th every year to encourage awareness and action for the protection of our environment.

The topic explicitly states 'World Environment Day 2026 Focuses on Ecosystem Restoration', making Ecosystem Restoration the theme.

A landscape-level approach considers the broader ecological context, including the interactions between different habitats, species, and human land uses, to achieve effective conservation.

Wildlife corridors are crucial for maintaining ecological connectivity and allowing species to move between fragmented habitats, which is a key strategy for conserving the Western Ghats.

Habitat fragmentation and degradation caused by infrastructure development, agriculture, and urbanization are major threats to the biodiversity of the Western Ghats.

The expansion of Mission LiFE focuses on promoting sustainable consumption, circular economy principles, and reducing the environmental footprint of individuals and communities.

Mission LiFE, an India-led global initiative, was launched at COP26 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.