Environment & Ecology MCQs - October 30, 2026

31.

Project Tiger, a landmark conservation initiative for tigers in India, was launched in which year?

A 1970

B 1973

C 1980

D 1986

32.

What was the estimated average tiger population in India as per the 2022 Tiger Census report?

A 2967

B 3167

C 3682

D 3925

33.

According to the 'Status of Tigers in India – 2022' report, released in April 2023, which national park in India recorded the highest tiger population?

A Jim Corbett National Park

B Bandipur National Park

C Kanha National Park

D Ranthambore National Park

34.

The report on Forest Cover Augmentation often highlights the importance of 'Very Dense Forest' (VDF) areas. What is the canopy density range for VDF as per the FSI classification?

A 10% - 40%

B 40% - 70%

C Above 70%

D Below 10%

35.

According to recent reports on forest cover augmentation, which of the following is a significant factor contributing to increased forest cover in India?

A Increased industrialization in forest-rich states.

B Effective implementation of afforestation and reforestation programs.

C Reduction in agricultural land use.

D Increased natural forest regeneration due to climate change.

36.

The Ministry of Environment recently released a report on Forest Cover Augmentation. Which organization is primarily responsible for conducting the Forest Survey of India (FSI) reports?

A Botanical Survey of India (BSI)

B Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)

C Forest Survey of India (FSI)

D National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

37.

The 'Green Corridors' initiative is being implemented under the broader framework of which national policy or act?

A The National Forest Policy, 1988

B The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

C The Biological Diversity Act, 2002

D The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

38.

Which of the following is a key component of the 'Green Corridors' initiative launched by the National Biodiversity Authority?

A Development of artificial intelligence for wildlife monitoring.

B Restoration of degraded forest lands and creation of buffer zones.

C Implementation of strict penalties for poaching.

D Promotion of organic farming practices.

39.

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) recently launched the 'Green Corridors' initiative. What is the primary objective of this initiative?

A To promote sustainable tourism in coastal areas.

B To connect fragmented wildlife habitats and facilitate species movement.

C To establish new national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

D To regulate the trade of endangered species.

40.

Which of the following strategies is commonly employed in India for the in-situ management and control of established invasive alien plant species like Lantana camara or Prosopis juliflora in forest areas?

A Introduction of new alien species for biological control

B Manual uprooting and mechanical removal

C Large-scale aerial pesticide spraying

D Promoting their cultivation for economic benefits