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Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-08-21

1.
What is considered the primary anthropogenic threat contributing to the decline of biodiversity and endangered species in the Western Ghats?
A Invasive alien species
B Poaching and illegal wildlife trade
C Habitat loss and fragmentation due to developmental activities
D Natural disasters like floods and landslides
2.
Which of the following protected areas in the Western Ghats is particularly renowned for its successful conservation efforts for the Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered mountain goat species?
A Periyar National Park
B Bandipur National Park
C Eravikulam National Park
D Silent Valley National Park
3.
Which of the following species, endemic to the Western Ghats, is critically endangered and known for its unique arboreal lifestyle and distinctive silver-white mane?
A Nilgiri Tahr
B Lion-tailed Macaque
C Indian Pangolin
D Malabar Civet
4.
As of 2026, which Indian state is recognized as the leader in terms of total installed wind power capacity?
A Rajasthan
B Gujarat
C Tamil Nadu
D Maharashtra
5.
Which of the following government schemes is specifically designed to promote solar power generation by farmers in India, enabling them to set up solar power plants and use solar pumps?
A PM-KUSUM
B National Green Hydrogen Mission
C UJALA Scheme
D SAUBHAGYA Scheme
6.
As of early 2026, what is India's approximate total installed renewable energy capacity (including large hydro), primarily driven by solar and wind power, reflecting its rapid growth towards the 2030 targets?
A 180 GW
B 250 GW
C 300 GW
D 350 GW
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