Biodiversity Conservation MCQs

1.

According to recent reports (as of 2026), which Indian state has the highest number of wetlands?

A Gujarat

B West Bengal

C Uttar Pradesh

D Rajasthan

2.

The 'Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules' in India were first notified in which year?

A 2010

B 2017

C 2005

D 2019

3.

Which organization is primarily responsible for releasing the National Wetland Inventory and Assessment reports in India?

A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

B Botanical Survey of India (BSI)

C Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)

D National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)

4.

What is the primary objective of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)?

A To promote ecotourism in tiger reserves.

B To ensure the conservation of tigers and their habitats in India.

C To regulate the trade of tiger products.

D To conduct research on tiger genetics.

5.

Project Tiger, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, was launched in which year to conserve tigers in India?

A 1973

B 1985

C 1994

D 2005

6.

Which Union Ministry is responsible for the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

C Ministry of Rural Development

D Ministry of Home Affairs

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-08-09