Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-09-05

Habitat destruction and fragmentation, primarily driven by agricultural expansion, infrastructure development, and urbanization, are the leading causes of biodiversity loss globally and in India.

Effective biodiversity conservation involves protecting and restoring natural habitats and ensuring the survival of endangered species through targeted conservation programs.

India is a signatory to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), a multilateral treaty with the objectives of conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components, and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources.

Mangrove forests, such as the Sundarbans, are highly sensitive to changes in sea level, salinity, and pollution, making them extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and anthropogenic activities.

Coastal ecosystems are threatened by a combination of pollutants including agricultural runoff, untreated sewage, industrial effluents, and plastic waste, all of which degrade water quality and harm marine life.

Sea-level rise leads to coastal erosion and inundation, while increased frequency of extreme weather events like cyclones causes significant damage to coastal ecosystems.

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.

Gir National Park is primarily known for the conservation of Asiatic lions, not tigers. The other options are well-established tiger reserves.

Project Tiger, launched in 1973, is a centrally sponsored conservation project aimed at ensuring the survival and conservation of tigers in their natural habitats across India.