Environment & Ecology MCQs

The policy is specifically designed to combat the 'urban heat island' effect, where cities become significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas due to human activities and infrastructure.

Effective biodiversity monitoring is crucial for achieving multiple international commitments, including climate change mitigation (indirectly), SDG 15, and fulfilling obligations under CITES.

The framework aims to create a robust and standardized system for monitoring biodiversity across the country, enabling better data collection, analysis, and informed decision-making for conservation efforts.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry for environmental matters in India and is responsible for the implementation of the National Biodiversity Monitoring Framework.

Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) and sustainable land management are widely recognized and recommended strategies for building resilience in vulnerable ecosystems, integrating ecological principles with human well-being. The other options are either environmentally detrimental, impractical, or incomplete.

Himalayan ecosystem vulnerability directly impacts water resources (feeding major rivers), agricultural practices, and the livelihoods of millions dependent on these resources in the region. The other options are either geographically irrelevant or not primary impacts.

The decline in glacial mass and subsequent alteration of river flow patterns due to climate change is a well-documented and critical vulnerability of the Himalayan ecosystem. Other options are not accurate or major threats.

Conservation plans for wildlife and ecosystems in India typically fall under the purview of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

While sustainable dolphin tourism might be part of a conservation plan, promoting it as the 'sole economic driver' is generally not a primary objective. Conservation plans focus on holistic protection, threat mitigation, and research, often integrating sustainable livelihoods but not exclusively through one channel.

The topic explicitly states 'India Launches National Dolphin Conservation Action Plan 2026-2031', indicating its launch in 2026 with a duration from 2026 to 2031.