Environment and Ecology MCQs: August 2026 Practice

191.

Which government ministry or agency is typically at the forefront of launching and coordinating nationwide campaigns related to forest and environmental restoration in India?

A Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

C Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

D Ministry of Jal Shakti

192.

In 2026, a Nationwide Urban Forest Restoration Campaign was launched. What is a primary objective of such a campaign in urban areas?

A To replace all existing green spaces with concrete structures.

B To increase green cover, improve air quality, and enhance urban biodiversity.

C To promote the use of artificial plants in public parks.

D To reduce the number of trees to facilitate urban expansion.

193.

India's commitment to the global biodiversity framework is often linked to its national initiatives. Which of the following is a significant national program that aligns with biodiversity conservation goals?

A National Solar Mission

B Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

C National Mission for a Green India (GIM)

D Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

194.

What is a key target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, to which India is committed, concerning protected areas?

A To protect at least 10% of marine and terrestrial areas.

B To protect at least 30% of terrestrial and inland water areas, and 30% of marine and coastal areas.

C To designate 50% of all land as national parks.

D To reduce protected areas by 15% to allow for economic development.

195.

Which international agreement, significantly updated in recent years, aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, and to which India has reaffirmed its commitment?

A The Paris Agreement

B The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

C The Kyoto Protocol

D The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Strategic Plan

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