Environment and Ecology Practice MCQs for UPSC and SSC

1.

The nationwide wetland restoration campaign launched in 2026 is expected to contribute to India's commitments under which international convention?

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

B The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

C The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

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

2.

Which Union Ministry is typically the nodal agency for implementing nationwide campaigns related to wetland conservation and restoration in India?

A Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

C Ministry of Jal Shakti

D Ministry of Rural Development

3.

In 2026, India launched a nationwide campaign for wetland restoration. What is the primary goal of this campaign?

A To convert wetlands into commercial real estate.

B To restore degraded wetlands and enhance their ecosystem services.

C To promote aquaculture in all existing wetlands.

D To reduce the number of Ramsar sites in India.

4.

Which international body oversees the implementation of the global biodiversity framework that India is strengthening its commitment to?

A The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

B The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD)

C The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

D The World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

5.

What is a key objective of India's strengthened commitment to the global biodiversity framework, as emphasized in 2026?

A To increase the number of protected areas to 30% of land and sea by 2030 (30x30 target).

B To promote the use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture.

C To reduce funding for conservation efforts in favor of economic development.

D To withdraw from international environmental agreements.

6.

In 2026, which global biodiversity framework is India actively strengthening its commitment to, building upon previous agreements like the Aichi Biodiversity Targets?

A The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

B The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Strategic Plan

C The Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing

D The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-10-06