Environment & Ecology MCQs India: Climate, Wildlife, Biodiversity

1.

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was jointly launched by India and which other country?

A Germany

B USA

C France

D Japan

2.

Which state in India has consistently been a leader in solar power generation capacity?

A Maharashtra

B Uttar Pradesh

C Rajasthan

D West Bengal

3.

India's target for non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, as committed under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), is approximately:

A 175 GW

B 250 GW

C 500 GW

D 750 GW

4.

The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' was first proposed by which conservation biologist?

A E.O. Wilson

B Norman Myers

C Rachel Carson

D David Attenborough

5.

Which of the following is NOT recognized as a biodiversity hotspot in India?

A Himalayas

B Western Ghats

C Indo-Burma Region

D Thar Desert

6.

When is National Wildlife Week celebrated in India annually?

A First week of September

B First week of October

C Last week of September

D Last week of October

7.

Mangroves are crucial for coastal protection primarily due to their ability to:

A Attract migratory birds

B Filter freshwater

C Stabilize shorelines and reduce erosion

D Provide deep-sea fishing grounds

8.

Which international alliance, co-led by India and Indonesia, aims to promote mangrove conservation globally?

A Global Mangrove Forum

B Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC)

C International Mangrove Conservation Network (IMCN)

D Blue Carbon Initiative

9.

What is the name of the initiative launched by India to conserve and restore mangrove ecosystems?

A Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC)

B Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISHTI)

C Coastal Ecosystem Restoration Program (CERP)

D National Mangrove Protection Mission (NMPM)

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-07-02