Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-09-29

A primary objective of declaring new National Parks is to safeguard endangered species and their critical habitats from human activities and other anthropogenic pressures, thereby ensuring long-term biodiversity conservation.

The declaration of National Parks in India is done under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which provides for the establishment of protected areas for the conservation of wildlife and their habitats.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have recently seen the declaration of a new National Park, 'Campbell Bay National Park Extension', to further bolster biodiversity conservation efforts in the ecologically sensitive region.

While India has vast offshore wind potential, the high upfront capital costs associated with setting up offshore wind farms and the need for specialized technological expertise remain significant challenges.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry responsible for the development and promotion of all forms of renewable energy in India, including offshore wind energy.

The Gujarat coast has been identified as the primary location for India's first offshore wind energy project, with a target capacity of 1 GW. This project is being developed by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).