Environment & Ecology MCQs

Project Tiger, a wildlife conservation project, was launched in India on April 1, 1973, to protect the Bengal tiger.

The total outlay for the National Green Hydrogen Mission is ₹19,744 crore, which includes an allocation for the SIGHT programme, pilot projects, R&D, and other components.

The mission aims to develop a green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per annum by 2030.

The Union Cabinet approved India's National Green Hydrogen Mission on January 4, 2023, with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore.

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.