2026 Environment & Ecology Practice Questions

2026Environment And Ecology

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Which of the following statements in relation to NIRANTAR (National Institute for Natural Research and Application of Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience), a pl atform of institutions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is/are correct?
1. Ecosystem Survey and Analysis is a vertical under this platform, the lea d institute of which is Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata.
2. Research and Management of Ecosystem Service is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Cen tral Zoo Authority, New Delhi.
3. Capacity Development Support is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal.
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2026Environment And Ecology

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Which one of the following is the first Plan Vivo certified Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation
(REDD+) project in India ?

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2026Environment And Ecology

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At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June, 2026 in France, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations demonstrated its leading voice o n marine and ocean issues, especially on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for resilient livelihood and "Blue Transformation ".
Which of the following combinations about the "Four Betters " proposed by FAO for "Blue Transformation " is correct?

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2026Environment And Ecology

Diff:Standard

Consider the following statements about Rhynchostylis retusa (Foxtail orchid) :
1. It is an epiphytic orchid.
2. The species is endemic to North-east India.
3. It is the State flower of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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2026Environment And Ecology

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With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025.
2. Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park.
3. Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

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2026Environment And Ecology

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Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct?

1. It showcases how sus tained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of international migratory birds.
2. It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technolog ies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites.
3. It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes.
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2026Environment And Ecology

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Which of the following best explain(s) the rationale for protecting mangrove ecosystems in the context of climate resilience?
1. Mangroves reduce tidal energy and store fre shwater, making them ideal sites for paddy cultivation in saline estuarine belts.
2. Their salt-sensitive roots filter seawater, making mangroves key to converting coastal land into freshwater aquaculture zones.
3. By withstanding tidal surges and offering biomass resources, mangroves function both as natural bio-shields and livelihood bases for rural communities.

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2026Environment And Ecology

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With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as End angered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
2. They have specialized brachiation and can easily swing between trees.
3. They possess a stro ng and heavy build like gorillas, yet are remarkably agile tree climbers.

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2026Environment And Ecology

Diff:Moderate

Consider the following statements with reference to India's response to climate change:
I. India's Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is a crucial tool f or achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
II. India's 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) submitted in December, 2024 recorded around 8% decrease in Greenhouse gas emissions in 20 20 over 2019.
III. Climate-resilient development necessarily depends on quick and short-term achievement of emission reduction targets.
Which of the following relationships a mong the above statements is/are correct?

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