Environment & Ecology MCQs

As part of its climate commitments, India aims to meet 50% of its energy requirements from renewable energy sources by 2030.

India has set a target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, as announced at COP26 in Glasgow.

The spread of invasive alien plant species, such as the Senna spectabilis, can degrade the native forest structure and reduce the availability of food sources for the Lion-tailed Macaque, posing a significant threat to its habitat.

Lion-tailed Macaques are arboreal and inhabit the dense, undisturbed tropical evergreen and moist deciduous forests found in the mid-elevations of the Western Ghats, relying on these forests for food and shelter.

The Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus) is a critically endangered primate endemic to the Western Ghats, facing threats from habitat loss and fragmentation, making it a priority for conservation.

India's ambitious renewable energy targets are a key strategy to decarbonize its energy sector and reduce dependence on imported and domestically produced fossil fuels, thereby mitigating climate change and improving energy security.

The UNFCCC COP meetings are the principal international forums where countries, including India, announce and negotiate climate action plans and renewable energy targets.

India has reiterated its commitment to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030. This target was prominently discussed at COP26 and subsequent international climate summits.

Cool materials, such as reflective pavements and roofing, have high solar reflectance and thermal emittance, which helps them stay cooler and reduce heat transfer to the surrounding environment.

Green roofs and vertical gardens help in cooling urban environments by providing shade, reducing surface temperatures, and through evapotranspiration, thus mitigating the urban heat island effect.