Environment & Ecology MCQs - October 30, 2026

141.

According to the State of Forest Report 2026, what was the overall change in India's forest and tree cover compared to the previous assessment?

A A significant increase of over 2,000 sq km.

B A marginal decrease of less than 500 sq km.

C No significant change was reported.

D A substantial increase of over 5,000 sq km.

142.

What is the key technological aspect that enables the 'Green Corridor' for organ transport under the 2026 initiative?

A Advanced satellite tracking systems for real-time monitoring.

B Specialized temperature-controlled ambulances and aircraft.

C AI-powered route optimization for emergency vehicles.

D All of the above

143.

Which government agency or ministry is primarily associated with the implementation of the Green Corridor Initiative 2026 in India?

A Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

B Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

D NITI Aayog

144.

The Green Corridor Initiative 2026, launched recently, aims to achieve which of the following primary objectives?

A To promote sustainable tourism in ecologically sensitive areas.

B To establish a network of electric vehicle charging stations across major highways.

C To develop green hydrogen production hubs in coastal regions.

D To facilitate the transfer of organs for transplantation with minimal delay.

145.

The 'Clean Ganga Mission 2.0' places an enhanced focus on tributaries. Why is this focus important for the overall health of the Ganga river?

A Tributaries contribute a significant portion of the Ganga's water flow and pollution load.

B Tributaries are the primary source of drinking water for many cities along the Ganga.

C Tributaries are essential for the biodiversity of the Ganga ecosystem.

D All of the above

146.

Which government body is the nodal agency for the implementation of the 'Clean Ganga Mission 2.0'?

A Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

B National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

C Ministry of Jal Shakti

D Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

147.

The 'Clean Ganga Mission 2.0', launched by the government in 2026, builds upon the previous mission. What is the primary overarching goal of this mission?

A To make the river Ganga completely pollution-free by 2030.

B To improve the water quality of the river Ganga and its tributaries.

C To promote tourism along the banks of the Ganga.

D To establish new industrial zones near the Ganga river.

148.

What is a primary reason cited for the successful conservation and growth of the tiger population in Corbett National Park?

A Strict enforcement of anti-poaching laws and habitat management.

B Introduction of tigers from other national parks.

C Significant reduction in human-wildlife conflict incidents.

D Expansion of the park's boundaries into surrounding agricultural lands.

149.

Corbett National Park, known for its tiger population, is located in which Indian state?

A Himachal Pradesh

B Uttarakhand

C Uttar Pradesh

D Rajasthan

150.

According to recent reports in 2026, the tiger population in Corbett National Park has shown a remarkable increase. Which organization conducts the All India Tiger Estimation?

A Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

B National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

C Forest Survey of India (FSI)

D Both A and B