Environment & Ecology MCQs India: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Wildlife

1.

The comprehensive health assessment of India's coastal ecosystems often falls under the purview of which major national initiative or ministry?

A National Mission for Clean Ganga

B Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

C Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Plan, under MoEFCC

D Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

2.

Which types of ecosystems are typically included in a comprehensive health assessment of India's coastal regions?

A Only desert and mountain ecosystems.

B Mangroves, coral reefs, estuaries, and sandy beaches.

C Freshwater lakes and rivers.

D Alpine meadows and coniferous forests.

3.

Which of the following is a primary objective of conducting a comprehensive health assessment of India's coastal ecosystems?

A To identify new sites for port development.

B To understand the impact of climate change and anthropogenic activities on coastal biodiversity.

C To promote offshore oil and gas exploration.

D To establish exclusive economic zones for fishing.

4.

NEEDS_REVIEW

A

B

C

D

5.

NEEDS_REVIEW

A

B

C

D

6.

NEEDS_REVIEW

A

B

C

D

7.

Which of the following is a key target area for intervention under the National Mission for Green India (GIM)?

A Urban infrastructure development

B Enhancing carbon sinks in forests and other ecosystems

C Promoting deep-sea mining

D Developing space technology for environmental monitoring

8.

The National Mission for Green India (GIM) is one of the eight missions under which overarching national plan?

A National Water Mission

B National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

C National Clean Air Programme

D National Biodiversity Action Plan

9.

What is the primary objective of the National Mission for Green India (GIM)?

A To increase forest and tree cover and improve the quality of existing forests.

B To promote industrial development in green zones.

C To establish new national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

D To develop eco-tourism infrastructure.

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-07-16