Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-07-30

The Forest Survey of India (FSI), an organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, conducts the forest inventory and assessment.

There is an increasing emphasis on improving the quality of forests, including enhancing biodiversity and ecological health, rather than solely focusing on the increase in forest cover area.

The reports have consistently shown a modest increase in India's forest and tree cover over the years, indicating positive conservation efforts.

The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the ex-officio Chairperson of the National Wildlife Board.

Habitat restoration and protection are fundamental to the survival of endangered species, aiming to provide them with safe and suitable environments.

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The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a treaty-based organization established to facilitate solar energy deployment and cooperation among countries with abundant sunshine.

India has committed to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030, with significant acceleration in deployment leading up to this target.

Rajasthan has been a frontrunner in solar power deployment due to its vast arid land and high solar irradiance, consistently ranking among the top states for installed solar capacity.