Environment & Ecology MCQs

The Coastal Resilience & Ecosystem Restoration Mission (CREM) aims to strengthen coastal defense mechanisms and restore degraded marine and coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves and coral reefs, to enhance resilience against climate change impacts.

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was jointly launched by India and France during the COP21 climate summit in Paris in 2015.

Rajasthan has the highest installed solar power capacity in India, making it a leading state in solar energy generation.

India has committed to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 as part of its enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

The concept of biodiversity hotspots was first introduced by British environmentalist Norman Myers in 1988.

India has four recognized biodiversity hotspots: the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Indo-Burma Region, and Sundaland (which includes the Nicobar Islands). The Thar Desert is not a biodiversity hotspot.

National Wildlife Week is celebrated annually from October 2nd to October 8th in India to raise awareness about wildlife conservation.

Mangrove roots form dense networks that stabilize soil, reduce the impact of waves, and prevent coastal erosion, thus providing crucial coastal protection.

India joined the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) at COP27, which is co-led by India and Indonesia.

MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) is the correct initiative launched by India for mangrove conservation.