Environment and Ecology MCQs: August 2026 Practice Questions

1.

The new conservation guidelines for the Great Indian Bustard, issued in 2026, emphasize:

A Relocation of the entire GIB population to zoos.

B Undergrounding of power lines in critical GIB habitats.

C Introduction of artificial nesting sites.

D Strict regulation of tourism in their natural habitats.

2.

A significant threat to the Great Indian Bustard, addressed by recent conservation guidelines, is:

A Poaching for its meat and eggs.

B Habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development.

C Collision with overhead power lines.

D Competition with invasive species for food.

3.

The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is critically endangered and primarily found in which region of India?

A Western Ghats

B Himalayan foothills

C Arid and semi-arid grasslands of Rajasthan and Gujarat

D Northeast India's rainforests

4.

What is a key expected outcome of the 'Green Corridor 2026' initiative by the end of 2026?

A Complete elimination of carbon emissions from road transport.

B A significant increase in the adoption of electric vehicles due to improved charging accessibility.

C The development of a nationwide battery-swapping network.

D Mandatory use of renewable energy for all charging stations.

5.

Which ministry or organization is primarily associated with the 'Green Corridor 2026' initiative?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

C NITI Aayog

D Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

6.

The 'Green Corridor 2026' initiative, launched in 2026, aims to achieve which of the following primary objectives?

A To establish a network of electric vehicle charging stations across major highways.

B To promote the use of sustainable aviation fuels in the aviation sector.

C To develop and implement green hydrogen production facilities nationwide.

D To create protected forest corridors for wildlife migration.

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-08-14