Environment & Ecology MCQs - October 30, 2026

181.

The 2026 biodiversity conservation initiative in India is expected to significantly impact which of the following?

A Only the agricultural sector.

B The economic development of remote tribal areas.

C The management of invasive alien species.

D All of the above.

182.

Which of the following is a key component of India's new biodiversity conservation initiative launched in 2026?

A Focus on marine biodiversity only.

B Integration of traditional ecological knowledge with modern conservation techniques.

C Emphasis on species reintroduction programs in urban areas.

D Creation of a global biodiversity fund.

183.

In 2026, India launched a new biodiversity conservation initiative aimed at protecting endangered species and their habitats. What is the primary objective of this initiative?

A To promote ecotourism and wildlife safaris.

B To establish a national network of protected areas and enhance community involvement in conservation.

C To develop new technologies for wildlife tracking and monitoring.

D To facilitate international collaboration on biodiversity research.

184.

A significant aspect of campaigns against coastal plastic pollution involves:

A Increasing the use of single-use plastics in fishing gear.

B Promoting the development of biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics.

C Encouraging the dumping of plastic waste into the ocean.

D Reducing the number of waste management facilities in coastal areas.

185.

Which Union Ministry is the nodal agency for implementing the national campaign against coastal plastic pollution?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Shipping

C Ministry of Earth Sciences

D Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

186.

The 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' campaign, launched in 2022, primarily focuses on:

A Promoting sustainable tourism in coastal areas.

B Combating plastic pollution along India's coastline.

C Developing offshore wind energy projects.

D Enhancing maritime security.

187.

Which international convention provides the framework for global wetland conservation, and India is a signatory to it?

A Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

B Ramsar Convention

C United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

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

188.

The 'Wetland Mitr' initiative, often associated with wetland conservation efforts, aims to:

A Monitor wetland health and report encroachments.

B Develop tourism infrastructure around wetlands.

C Facilitate the transfer of wetland ownership to private entities.

D Implement large-scale drainage projects in wetlands.

189.

Which of the following is a key objective of the new Wetland Conservation Strategy launched in India?

A To promote commercial aquaculture in all wetlands.

B To integrate wetland conservation with local livelihoods and ecosystem services.

C To convert wetlands into urban development zones.

D To restrict public access to all protected wetlands.

190.

What kind of tree species are typically prioritized in afforestation drives in the Western Ghats for ecological restoration?

A Fast-growing exotic species that outcompete native flora.

B Drought-resistant species suitable for arid regions.

C Native and endemic species that support local biodiversity.

D Species primarily chosen for timber production.