Environment and Ecology MCQs: September 2026 Practice

21.

Which global framework, adopted in December 2022, sets the primary targets for biodiversity conservation up to 2030, often assessed in UNEP reports?

A Aichi Biodiversity Targets

B Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

C Millennium Development Goals

D Paris Agreement on Climate Change

22.

The 50th anniversary of Project Tiger (2023) also brought attention to the challenges faced. Which of the following is a persistent challenge in Project Tiger's conservation efforts?

A Overabundance of prey species in tiger habitats.

B Lack of political will for conservation.

C Habitat fragmentation and human-wildlife conflict.

D Excessive funding leading to inefficient resource allocation.

23.

Beyond population numbers, what is another significant goal Project Tiger aims to achieve by its 50th anniversary milestones, focusing on habitat and landscape?

A To reduce the number of tiger reserves to focus resources.

B To ensure the long-term survival of tigers by securing and connecting tiger habitats.

C To relocate all tigers to zoos for better protection.

D To prioritize human-wildlife conflict mitigation over habitat expansion.

24.

Project Tiger, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, has been instrumental in increasing tiger populations. What was the estimated tiger population in India as per the latest official report released around its anniversary?

A Approximately 2,000 tigers

B Approximately 3,167 tigers

C Approximately 4,500 tigers

D Approximately 1,500 tigers

25.

According to the National Biodiversity Strategy 2026, what role is envisioned for local communities and indigenous peoples in biodiversity conservation?

A Their role is to be minimized to prevent human interference.

B They are to be primarily responsible for funding conservation efforts.

C They are to be actively involved in decision-making and benefit-sharing from biodiversity resources.

D Their involvement is limited to reporting invasive species.

26.

The National Biodiversity Strategy 2026 aims to strengthen the implementation of which international convention related to biodiversity?

A The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

B The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

C The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

D The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

27.

Which of the following is a key objective of India's National Biodiversity Strategy 2026, as outlined in its recent policy document?

A To promote the commercial exploitation of endangered species.

B To integrate biodiversity conservation into national development plans and policies.

C To reduce the protected area network by 20% by 2026.

D To focus solely on marine biodiversity and neglect terrestrial ecosystems.

28.

What is the status of the Ganges River Dolphin in the IUCN Red List?

A Critically Endangered

B Endangered

C Vulnerable

D Near Threatened

29.

Project Dolphin is implemented under the administrative control of which ministry?

A Ministry of Jal Shakti

B Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

D Ministry of Earth Sciences

30.

Which species of dolphin is primarily protected under the 'Project Dolphin' initiative in the Ganga river system?

A Irrawaddy Dolphin

B Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica)

C Indus River Dolphin

D Amazon River Dolphin

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