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Environment & Ecology MCQs

121.
Which of the following is the primary objective of the 'Amrit Dharohar' initiative launched by the Government of India?
A To promote industrialization near wetlands
B To promote unique conservation values of Ramsar sites through community participation
C To convert wetlands into agricultural land
D To build dams on all major wetlands
122.
Under the Ramsar Convention, which criteria is primarily used to designate a wetland as a 'Wetland of International Importance'?
A Economic value of the wetland
B Presence of rare or threatened species or ecological communities
C Distance from the nearest urban center
D Total area covered by the wetland
123.
Which ministry is the nodal agency for the 'Save Wetlands Campaign' launched in India to promote community participation in wetland conservation?
A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B Ministry of Jal Shakti
C Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
D Ministry of Earth Sciences
124.
Recent UN climate reports, such as the IPCC's findings, emphasize that global greenhouse gas emissions must peak by what approximate year to keep the 1.5°C warming goal within reach?
A 2025
B 2030
C 2035
D 2040
125.
According to recent UN climate reports, what is the critical global warming limit that the world aims to stay 'well below' to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change, as enshrined in the Paris Agreement?
A 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels
B 2.0°C above pre-industrial levels
C 2.5°C above pre-industrial levels
D 3.0°C above pre-industrial levels
126.
Which United Nations body is primarily responsible for assessing the science related to climate change and publishing comprehensive assessment reports that guide global climate action?
A Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
B United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
C United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
D United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
127.
Which of the following states/UTs is NOT among the key regions identified for mangrove restoration under the MISHTI scheme, given its geographical characteristics?
A West Bengal
B Gujarat
C Andaman & Nicobar Islands
D Punjab
128.
The MISHTI scheme for mangrove restoration is implemented through convergence between which of the following funding sources?
A MGNREGS, CAMPA Fund, and other sources
B Only Central Government funds
C State Government funds only
D International aid and CSR funds
129.
What is the name of India's national initiative for mangrove restoration and conservation, announced in recent years, aiming to protect and restore these vital ecosystems?
A MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes)
B National Coastal Zone Management Programme
C Green India Mission
D Project Tiger for Mangroves
130.
Which of the following is NOT considered a major renewable energy source in India's current energy mix?
A Solar power
B Wind power
C Hydroelectric power (large hydro)
D Nuclear power
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