Environment & Ecology MCQs

The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world's largest mangrove forest and a critical ecosystem for biodiversity. India has ongoing initiatives, including the Mangrove Initiative, to conserve and restore these vital habitats.

The Amrit Dharohar Initiative, launched in 2023 and continuing its focus in 2026, aims to promote the sustainable use of wetlands, enhance their conservation, and encourage local communities to participate in their management, thereby promoting biodiversity.

Microplastics in coastal areas are largely formed by the fragmentation and degradation of larger plastic items like bottles, bags, and fishing nets due to UV radiation and wave action.

Blue Flag certification is an international eco-label awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators that meet high environmental and safety standards.

The 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar' campaign is a coastal cleanup drive aimed at removing plastic and other waste from India's coastline.

The mission targets the development of a green hydrogen production capacity of at least 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per annum by 2030.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry responsible for the implementation of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

The mission aims to make India a global hub for the production, usage, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.

Integrating the conservation of snow leopards with Project Tiger allows for the sharing of best practices, expertise, and resources. This can lead to more efficient allocation of funds and a more holistic approach to protecting large carnivores and their vast, often interconnected, habitats.

Snow leopards are native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia, including the Himalayas. Their habitats are characterized by high altitudes, rugged terrain, and cold, arid conditions, often referred to as alpine or trans-Himalayan ecosystems.