Environment & Ecology MCQs

The Hindu Kush-Himalayan region is known as the 'Third Pole' because it contains the largest reserve of freshwater outside the polar regions.

Rising temperatures and the deposition of black carbon (soot) from industrial and vehicular emissions significantly lower the albedo of glaciers, accelerating melting.

Accelerated melting leads to unstable glacial lakes, increasing GLOF risks, and disrupts the seasonal water supply that millions depend on.

The NCRP is designed to help India meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.

The NCRP focuses on building infrastructure and community resilience to withstand extreme weather events and long-term climate shifts.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal agency for India's climate change policies, including the newly launched National Climate Resilience Plan.

Empowering local communities with sustainable livelihood options and integrating their traditional ecological knowledge are recognized as vital components for effective and long-term biodiversity conservation in the Western Ghats.

Maintaining and strengthening ecological connectivity through wildlife corridors is crucial for the long-term survival of species in fragmented landscapes like the Western Ghats, allowing for gene flow and migration.

Invasive alien species are consistently identified as a significant threat to the unique biodiversity of the Western Ghats, outcompeting native flora and fauna and disrupting ecosystems.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry for wetland conservation and management in India and oversees the implementation of the National Wetland Restoration Mission.