Environment & Ecology MCQ — 4 Practice Questions with Answers

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Q1. Consider the following statements about India's forest data (2023–24 and 2026 Parliament data): 1. India's 7 mega cities have a combined forest cover of 511.81 sq km. 2. Forest cover in mega cities increased by 2.09 sq km since the 2021 ISFR. 3. 29,000 hectares of forest land was diverted for non-forest use in 2023–24. 4. Mumbai leads among mega cities in total forest cover. Which of the above statements are correct?

A 1, 2 and 3 only Correct

B 2 and 4 only

C 1, 3 and 4 only

D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

Statement 4 is incorrect: Delhi — not Mumbai — leads among mega cities in forest cover due to its Ridge Forest and Aravalli Biodiversity Park. Statements 1, 2, and 3 are all correct.

Q2. As per Parliament data analysed in February 2026, what is the combined forest cover of India's 7 mega cities?

A 211.81 sq km

B 411.81 sq km

C 511.81 sq km Correct

D 611.81 sq km

Explanation

Parliament data reveals that India's 7 mega cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad) together have 511.81 sq km of forest cover — up 2.09 sq km since the 2021 ISFR.

Q3. In Union Budget 2026-27, the allocation for the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) was revised to which of the following amounts?

A Rs 38.98 crore

B Rs 35.26 crore Correct

C Rs 42.50 crore

D Rs 30.00 crore

Explanation

In Budget 2026-27, CAQM's allocation was cut from Rs 38.98 crore (revised estimate 2025-26) to Rs 35.26 crore — a reduction of approximately 10%. Option A is the previous year's revised estimate. Options C and D are fabricated figures.

Q4. Consider the following statements about the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM): 1. It was established under the CAQM Act, 2021. 2. Its jurisdiction covers only Delhi and Haryana. 3. It can issue binding directions to state governments on pollution control measures. 4. Its overall budget in 2026-27 was increased by 10% compared to the previous year. Which of the above statements are correct?

A 1 and 3 only Correct

B 1, 3 and 4

C 2 and 3 only

D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct — CAQM was established under the CAQM Act, 2021. Statement 2 is incorrect — CAQM's jurisdiction covers Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh (not just Delhi and Haryana). Statement 3 is correct — CAQM issues binding directions to state governments and agencies. Statement 4 is incorrect — CAQM's budget was actually cut by ~10% in 2026-27 (from Rs 38.98 cr to Rs 35.26 cr); it is the overall MoEFCC budget that rose 10%.

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