MCQs on Environment & Ecology: Green Hydrogen & Wetlands

31.

Which of the following is a key benefit of urban greening initiatives like the 'Green Cities Mission' Phase II? 1. Mitigation of urban heat island effect. 2. Improvement in urban air quality. 3. Creation of recreational spaces for citizens. 4. Reduction in urban-rural migration.

A 1, 2 and 3 only

B 1, 3 and 4 only

C 2, 3 and 4 only

D 1, 2, 3 and 4

32.

What is the primary objective of the 'Green Cities Mission' Phase II, focusing on urban greening?

A To promote the use of renewable energy sources in urban infrastructure

B To enhance green cover, biodiversity, and ecological balance within urban landscapes

C To develop smart transportation systems in metropolitan cities

D To improve solid waste management and recycling facilities in cities

33.

The 'Green Cities Mission' Phase II, recently launched for urban greening, is primarily an initiative under the purview of which Union Ministry in India?

A Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

C Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

D Ministry of Rural Development

34.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the MISHTI scheme? 1. It aims to plant mangroves along the coastline and salt pan lands. 2. It is a fully centrally funded scheme. 3. It leverages the CAMPA Fund and other sources for implementation.

A 1 and 2 only

B 2 and 3 only

C 1 and 3 only

D 1, 2 and 3

35.

The MISHTI scheme, recently launched by India, is primarily aimed at:

A Promoting sustainable fishing practices

B Conserving and restoring mangrove ecosystems

C Developing coastal tourism infrastructure

D Enhancing deep-sea mining capabilities

36.

What is the name of the ambitious mangrove conservation plan launched by India, which was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24?

A MISHTI

B SUNDARBAN

C PRAKRITI

D SAGARMALA

37.

What is the primary purpose of expanding the network of Tiger Reserves?

A To increase tourism revenue only

B To provide land for industrial development

C To create larger corridors for tiger movement and genetic exchange

D To reduce the number of protected species

38.

Which statutory body oversees the management of Tiger Reserves in India?

A National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

B Wildlife Institute of India

C Central Zoo Authority

D Forest Survey of India

39.

Project Tiger was launched in India in which year?

A 1971

B 1973

C 1980

D 1992

40.

Which of the following is a key focus area under India's climate adaptation strategy?

A Sustainable agriculture and water management

B Expansion of coal mining

C Increasing urban vehicular traffic

D Reducing forest cover

Environment & Ecology MCQs