Environment & Ecology MCQs

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the primary authority responsible for environmental policies and advisories, including those related to marine pollution.

Phase II of the Green India Mission emphasizes not just increasing tree cover but also the restoration of degraded ecosystems and the enhancement of vital ecosystem services like water purification and carbon sequestration.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry responsible for the planning and implementation of the 'Green India Mission'.

The Green India Mission Phase II aims to increase forest and tree cover by 5% by 2030, focusing on degraded forest lands and non-forest areas.

Habitat fragmentation due to infrastructure development and agricultural expansion, leading to increased human-wildlife conflict, remains the most significant threat to tiger survival in many areas.

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a key scientific institution that collaborates with the NTCA in conducting the All India Tiger Estimation, providing crucial research and technical support.

Madhya Pradesh has consistently reported high tiger numbers and significant growth, often referred to as the 'Tiger State' of India, with recent assessments confirming its continued dominance in population increase.

Project Tiger, a centrally sponsored scheme, was launched in April 1973 by the Government of India to protect tigers in the country.

The Western Ghats primarily span across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Gujarat has a very small portion of the Western Ghats, and the major tiger conservation efforts and expansions in this region are concentrated in the other listed states.

Expanding Project Tiger to include new corridors in the Western Ghats aims to connect fragmented tiger populations, allowing for gene flow and preventing genetic isolation. This helps in maintaining the long-term viability of tiger populations.