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Environment & Ecology MCQs

1.
Besides habitat protection, what is another crucial aspect of safeguarding critically endangered flora within these new protected areas?
A Promoting commercial cultivation of these plants.
B Introducing exotic species for genetic diversity.
C Strict monitoring and control of invasive species.
D Allowing regulated tourism for revenue generation.
2.
Which international body's Red List criteria are commonly used to classify flora as 'critically endangered' when declaring protected areas?
A World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
B International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
C United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
D Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
3.
As of 2026, the declaration of new protected areas primarily aims to safeguard which category of flora?
A Commonly found medicinal plants.
B Critically endangered species.
C Invasive alien plant species.
D Ornamental plants with high commercial value.
4.
Which of the following is a major threat to the Ganges River Dolphin population, often highlighted in surveys and conservation reports up to 2026?
A Habitat loss due to deforestation.
B Pollution and accidental entanglement in fishing nets.
C Increased predation by other aquatic species.
D Climate change leading to extreme water temperatures.
5.
The Ganges River Dolphin is the national aquatic animal of India. In which year was it declared as such?
A 2009
B 2015
C 2020
D 2023
6.
According to recent surveys conducted up to 2026, which of the following is the primary conclusion regarding India's National River Dolphin (Ganges River Dolphin)?
A A significant decline in population across all major river systems.
B A stable or slightly increasing population in most surveyed areas.
C A complete eradication from its historical range.
D A rapid increase in population due to successful conservation efforts.
7.
By 2026, the government's new initiative is expected to significantly contribute to India's commitments under which international convention related to wetland conservation?
A Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
B Ramsar Convention
C CITES
D Bonn Convention
8.
A major focus of the government's new wetland initiative by 2026 includes addressing which primary threat to wetland ecosystems in India?
A Overfishing by traditional communities
B Invasive alien species
C Urban encroachment and pollution
D Lack of international funding
9.
Which new initiative, launched by the Indian government, aims to promote the optimal use of wetlands, enhance biodiversity, carbon stock, eco-tourism opportunities, and income generation for local communities, with significant progress expected by 2026?
A Jal Shakti Abhiyan
B Amrit Dharohar
C Green India Mission
D National River Conservation Plan
10.
Which of the following National Parks has been recognized for pioneering the integration of AI-driven predictive analytics with traditional patrolling methods to combat poaching and monitor wildlife movements by 2026?
A Ranthambore National Park
B Kaziranga National Park
C Jim Corbett National Park
D Periyar National Park
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