Environment & Ecology MCQs

The 2017 rules were notified to ensure the conservation and management of wetlands by prohibiting certain activities and regulating others.

Tamil Nadu currently holds the highest number of designated Ramsar sites in India.

The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is the primary regulatory body responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the EPR guidelines for plastic packaging under the Plastic Waste Management Rules.

The revised EPR guidelines mandate the use of a certain percentage of recycled plastic content in plastic packaging by producers, importers, and brand-owners, aiming to promote a circular economy for plastics.

EPR stands for Extended Producer Responsibility, a policy approach in which producers are given a significant financial and/or physical responsibility for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer products.

Endemic species, which are found only in the Western Ghats and nowhere else, are particularly vulnerable to climate change as they have limited ability to adapt or migrate when their specific habitats are altered.

Reports consistently indicate that altered monsoon patterns, increased frequency of extreme rainfall events, and prolonged dry spells due to climate change are severely impacting the fragile ecosystems and biodiversity of the Western Ghats.

The Western Ghats is recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, underscoring its global ecological importance.

The 'Tangible Incomes' part of the MISHTI scheme's name explicitly indicates its goal to provide alternative livelihood options and economic benefits to local communities through mangrove-related activities and sustainable practices.