Environment and Ecology MCQs: September 2026 Practice

61.

Besides increasing forest cover, what is another significant objective of the 'Green India Mission 2.0'?

A To promote industrial afforestation projects.

B To enhance carbon sequestration and improve ecosystem services.

C To facilitate the extraction of timber resources.

D To reduce the number of national parks.

62.

Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the 'Green India Mission 2.0'?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

C Ministry of Rural Development

D Ministry of Power

63.

The 'Green India Mission 2.0', launched in 2026, aims to significantly increase India's forest and tree cover. What is the targeted percentage increase in forest cover by 2030 under this mission?

A 5%

B 10%

C 15%

D 20%

64.

Which of the following is a key initiative undertaken by the NTCA to ensure the conservation of tigers and their habitats?

A Promoting tiger hunting safaris.

B Establishing and managing Tiger Reserves.

C Reducing protected forest areas to facilitate development.

D Relocating tigers to urban zoos for public display.

65.

What is the primary objective of the All India Tiger Estimation, conducted periodically by the NTCA?

A To assess the economic impact of tiger tourism.

B To determine the genetic diversity of tiger subspecies.

C To estimate the total tiger population and their habitat status across India.

D To monitor the migratory patterns of tigers.

66.

According to the latest report by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in 2026, which of the following states has shown the most significant increase in its tiger population?

A Uttarakhand

B Madhya Pradesh

C Rajasthan

D Maharashtra

67.

Asiatic lions are currently found in the wild only in which state of India?

A Rajasthan

B Gujarat

C Maharashtra

D Karnataka

68.

Which of the following is a key component of the latest phase of Project Lion?

A Introduction of African Cheetahs into the Gir landscape

B Modernization of veterinary care and disease surveillance for lions

C Complete fencing of the Gir National Park

D Exporting lions to international zoos

69.

The latest phase of 'Project Lion' aims to establish a second home for Asiatic lions in which region?

A Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh

B Sundarbans, West Bengal

C Kaziranga, Assam

D Periyar, Kerala

70.

What is the primary objective of the 'Climate Resilience Framework 2026' regarding urban infrastructure?

A To increase the number of skyscrapers in metropolitan cities

B To integrate climate risk assessment into urban planning and development

C To privatize all public transport systems

D To ban the use of electric vehicles in urban areas

Environment & Ecology MCQs