Environment & Ecology MCQs

Madhya Pradesh continued to have the largest tiger population in India with 785 tigers, followed by Karnataka (563) and Uttarakhand (560), as per the 2022 tiger census.

The 5th cycle of the All India Tiger Estimation (2022) reported a minimum of 3,167 tigers, with an upper limit of 3,682 and an average of 3,682. The Prime Minister announced the minimum figure of 3,167 on April 9, 2023, which was later updated to an average of 3,682.

Green Hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using an electrolyzer powered by renewable energy sources like solar or wind. This process ensures minimal to zero greenhouse gas emissions.

The National Green Hydrogen Mission targets an annual Green Hydrogen production capacity of 5 million tonnes by 2030, along with an associated renewable energy capacity addition of about 125 GW.

The National Green Hydrogen Mission, approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023, aims to position India as a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. It seeks to reduce fossil fuel imports and decarbonize major economic sectors.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry responsible for the formulation and implementation of the National Clean Air Programme.

NCAP Phase II emphasizes the development and implementation of tailored action plans for each city to address their unique air pollution challenges.

The NCAP specifically targets the reduction of air pollution, particularly PM2.5 and PM10, in cities that have not met national air quality standards.

Citizen science provides a vast network for data collection, which is crucial for informed policy-making and effective biodiversity management.

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is the apex body responsible for the implementation and oversight of biodiversity conservation in India, including its citizen science initiatives.