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Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-05-21

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1.
The National Strategy for Wetland Restoration emphasizes the importance of community participation and local involvement. What is a key aspect of this approach?
A Excluding local communities from decision-making processes.
B Promoting traditional knowledge and practices for wetland management.
C Focusing solely on technological solutions for restoration.
D Prioritizing large-scale infrastructure projects over ecological needs.
2.
Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the National Strategy for Wetland Restoration?
A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B Ministry of Jal Shakti
C Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
D Ministry of Rural Development
3.
The 'National Strategy for Wetland Restoration' aims to restore how many wetlands by the year 2030?
A 1000 wetlands
B 1500 wetlands
C 2000 wetlands
D 2500 wetlands
4.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a site that can be notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site?
A High endemism
B Presence of threatened species
C Significant cultural and ecological value
D High level of human interference and habitat degradation
5.
What is the primary objective behind notifying a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS)?
A To promote tourism and commercial activities.
B To conserve unique, endemic, and threatened species and ecosystems.
C To facilitate the extraction of natural resources.
D To establish industrial zones for research and development.
6.
Which section of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 empowers the State Government to notify Biodiversity Heritage Sites?
A Section 37
B Section 38
C Section 39
D Section 40