Target Prelims 2023 Current Affairs Crash Course

Environment and Ecology - 2

Q1. Bonn challenge is associated with?
a) Conservation of Migratory species
b) Restoration of the coastal ecosystem
c) Reclamation of degraded land
d) Limiting the Carbon Dioxide emissions in the atmosphere

Q2. Consider the following statements about global methane emissions :

1. Methane takes a longer time to dissipate in the atmosphere as compared to
carbon dioxide.
2. Warming effect per molecule of methane is higher than carbon dioxide.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q3. With reference to the ‘E Waste (Management) Rules 2022, consider the
following statements :
1. These rules have mandated fixed targets to the producers of electronic and
electrical equipment for waste collection.
2. A relaxation has been provided to the companies from the necessity of
registering on an online portal monitored by CPCB.
3. Manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment have been asked to
restrict the use of hazardous substances.
4. Market mechanism has been brought in enforcing EPR by tradable
certificates.
Which of the statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 3 and 4 only

Q4. Consider the following statements in the context of the Wildlife

(Protection) Amendment 2022:
1. It seeks to reduce the number of schedules from 6 to 4 in order to ensure
better protection.
2. A separate schedule dealing with vermin has been added in order to establish
a standard operating procedure to deal with them.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q5. reference to the established elephant reserves in India, arrange the

following states in ascending order from minimum to maximum number of
elephant reserves located in the state :
1. Jharkhand
2. Chhattisgarh
3. Kerala
4. Tamil Nadu
Select the correct order from the options given below :
a) 2-1-4-3
b) 4-1-2-3
c) 1-2-3-4
d) 3-1-4-2

Q6. In the context of MISHTI scheme launched by the Government of India,

consider the following statements :
1. It will help increase the area under Mangrove vegetation in India.
2. Public Private partnership shall be sought in mobilisation of resources and for
management practices.
3. Funds from Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
(MGNREGS) shall be used for the process.
Which of the statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 only

Q7. Consider the following statements about the newly launched ‘Mangrove
Alliance for Climate’ :
1. It is an initiative launched by India and Indonesia during the COP 27 to UNFCCC.
2. The alliance shall set binding targets for the member countries to increase the
area under mangrove vegetation.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q8. Climate Change Performance Index is calculated on the basis of which of

the parameters?
1. Greenhouse gas emissions
2. Renewable Energy
3. Energy Use
4. Climate Policy
Select the correct statements from the options listed below :
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) 1 and 3 only

Q9.‘Sahabhagita guidelines’ and ‘Amrit Dharohar scheme’ are associated with :

a) Afforestation of the Mangroves.
b) Protection of wildlife from poachers by community participation.
c) Conservation of estuaries in the coastal states.
d) Conservation of wetlands.

Q10. In the context of the recently held UN Water Conference, consider the
following statements :
1. It was the first conference held under the auspices of the UN to discuss the
dangers of water scarcity.
2. It is an intergovernmental discussion about the policy measures needed to
conserve water.
3. The conference oversaw the presentation of the UN World Water Development
Report 2023.
Which of the statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only

Q11. With reference to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following

statements:
1. Located in the Brahmaputra plains, the region has a higher rhino density as
compared to Kaziranga.
2. One horned rhinos have been relocated from here to Manas as per the India
Rhino Vision Plan.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q12. Emission Gap report is generated by :

a) United Nations Environment Programme

b) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
c) Continuous Emission Monitoring System of the UN
d) International Monetary Fund

Q13. Consider the following statements for ‘Asian Palm Oil Alliance’, in news
recently:
1. Indonesia and Malaysia being the largest producers of palm oil lead the
initiative.
2. Was launched during the Globoil Summit at Agra in September 2022.
3. It includes palm oil importing nations of Asia.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 only

Q14. Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘Adaptation Fund’
:
1. It finances projects and programmes in developing countries to adapt to climate
change.
2. Financing for the fund comes from sales of certified emission reductions (CERs)
issued under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) only.
3. National and regional entities can directly access finance from the Adaptation
Fund.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q15. The government operated SAMEER app, recently in news is associated

with :

a) Prediction of pollution levels in the cities in near term future.

b) Online tracking of protected areas in the country.
c) Provision of hourly updates on the National Air Quality Index.
d) Application for granting of Environmental clearances.

Q16. Which one of the following options is incorrect with reference to Black
Carbon?
a) It is the complex mixture of particulate matter resulting from the incomplete
combustion of fossil fuels.
b) It generally lasts long in the atmosphere because of its ability to absorb light
as heat.
c) The deposition of Black carbon in the Arctic decreases the Earth’s ability to
reflect the warming rays of the sun.
d) Black carbon is always co-emitted with other particles and gases which can
have a cooling effect on the climate.

Q17. Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to Global
Warming?
a) It is primarily caused by greenhouse gases absorbing longer wavelengths of
incoming infrared radiation from the sun.
b) It is primarily caused by greenhouse gases absorbing shorter wavelengths of
infrared radiation emanating from the earth.
c) It is primarily caused by greenhouse gases absorbing longer wavelengths of
infrared radiation emanating from the earth.
d) It is primarily caused by greenhouse gases absorbing shorter wavelengths of
incoming infrared radiation from the sun.

Q18. Consider the following statements with reference to the climate-change

feedback loop system of the earth:
1. The thawing of the permafrost is a part of the positive feedback loop for the
earth’s climate system.
2. Desertification is part of the negative feedback loop of the earth’s climate
system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q19. With reference to the ‘Black Corals’, recently in the news, consider the
following statements:
1. Their presence is restricted to deep oceanic waters.
2. These do not have a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae.
3. They are threatened by illegal harvesting for jewellery.
How many statement(s) given above is/are correct?
a) Only one statement
b) Only two statements
c) All three statements
d) None of the statements

Q20. Consider the following statements with reference to the Biodiversity

Hotspots:
1. A region must have more than 1500 fauna species as endemic to be declared as
a biodiversity hotspot.
2. All the global biodiversity hotspots are located within the tropical latitudes of
both Hemispheres.
3. The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund is responsible for protecting the
world’s biodiversity hotspots in developing countries and transitional
economies.
How many statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
a) Only one statement
b) Only two statements
c) All three statements
d) None of the statements

Q21. With reference to the biosphere reserves in India, consider the following
statements :
1. Nokrek biosphere reserve in the meghalaya plateau is the smallest biosphere
reserve in India.
2. The famous Pin Valley National Park is situated in the Nanda Devi Biosphere
Reserve.
3. The Kachchh Biosphere Reserve is the largest biosphere reserve in terms of
area in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 3 only

Q22. “It is one of the biosphere reserves of India that hosts mangrove forests.
More than 4,000 species of plants and animals representing primitive to
higher forms make it one of the richest coastal regions of India . This habitat is
the feeding grounds for the largest endangered marine mammal Dugong. It is
the last refuge to the unique ‘living fossil’ Balanoglossus that links vertebrates
and invertebrates.‟
Which biosphere reserve of India is being referred to in the passage given
above?
a) Sunderban
b) Great Nicobar
c) Gulf of Mannar
d) Kachchh

Q23. Which of the following statements is correct with reference to the ‘Nilgiri
Biosphere Reserve’:
1. Nagarhole National Park and Mukurthi National Park are part of the reserve.
2. It includes tropical evergreen forests and thorn forests.
3. It is home to tribes like Paniyas, Todas and Kotas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q24. With reference to the Bandipur Tiger reserve, consider the following
statements :
1. It has got the presence of tropical deciduous forests and shrublands.
2. It acts as a wildlife corridor for animals moving between the western ghats
and the eastern ghats.
3. It is surrounded by two tiger reserves, namely Nagarhole tiger reserve and
Dandeli tiger reserve.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q25. India’s first dark sky reserve has been declared in which protected area?
a) Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary
b) Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Dachigam National Park
d) Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary

Q26. Consider the following statements about the recently declared ‘Terai
elephant reserves’ :
1. The elephant reserve is going to provide conservation to Elephants along with
the Tigers and One horned rhinos.
2. The terai elephant reserve is going to be spread across the northern part of
the assam plains, in the foothills of the shiwaliks.
3. It will comprise the forest areas of the Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary,
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.
Which of the statements is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Q27. ‘Project Vanikaran’, recently launched by the forest department seeks to :

a) Increase the afforestation efforts in the declared wastelands
b) Improve the density of mangrove trees across the coastal landscape
c) Root out invasive plants like Senna Spectabilis
d) Increase the green cover of India as per the National Forest Policy

Q28. With reference to Batagur Kachuga (Red Crowned Roofed Turtle),

recently in news, consider the following statements :
1. It is a freshwater turtle species found in deep flowing rivers in India and
 Bangladesh
2. It is the only turtle species which is endemic to India.
Which of the statement/s is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q29. Consider the following statements with regards to the recently notified
‘Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary’ :
1. It is the first slender loris sanctuary of the country.
2. Slender loris are natural predators of pests and hence are beneficial to farmers.
3. It is declared as per the provisions of Wildlife Act 1972.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q30. With reference to the ‘Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary’ , recently in news,
consider the following statements :
1. The dominant vegetation comprises dry deciduous trees and shrubs.
2. Due to extreme temperatures, reptile species are not to be found in the region.
3. Seed bank initiative has been launched to restore the native vegetation of the
region.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3 only

Q31. Oran landscapes in India are associated with which of the following
species?
a) Indian Wild Ass
b) Malabar Civet
c) Nilgiri Tahr
d) Great Indian Bustard

Q32. Which one of the following options correctly describes ‘Meizotropis

pellita’, recently in the news?
a) It is an invasive species found in the Shola grasslands.
b) It is a critically endangered shrub known for its medicinal properties.
c) It is a weed which adversely impacts sugarcane plantations.
d) It is a type of plankton known for increasing dissolved oxygen levels in the
water.