Biodiversity & Conservation MCQ — 4 Practice Questions with Answers

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Kunming-Montreal GBF was indeed adopted at COP15 in Montreal in December 2022. India's 7th Biodiversity Report confirmed forest diversion at a decade-high of ~29,000 ha. Statement 3 is incorrect — India's protected area is only ~5.03% of geographic area, not 30% (30% is the 30x30 target to be achieved by 2030).

Explanation

India's 7th National Biodiversity Report revealed that only 2 out of 23 Kunming-Montreal GBF targets are on track. These two relate to freshwater quality monitoring and reduction of certain invasive alien species. Forest diversion reached a decade-high of 29,000 hectares during the reporting period.

Explanation

Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect — India holds more than 70% (not 50%) of the world's wild tiger population. India has 108 MPCAs for in-situ medicinal plant conservation (Statement 1 correct). Project Dolphin achieved the first satellite tagging of the Ganges River Dolphin (Statement 3 correct). World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 every year (Statement 4 correct).

Explanation

The theme of World Wildlife Day 2026 is "Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods." It highlights the role of medicinal and aromatic plants in biodiversity, traditional healthcare (AYUSH), and rural livelihoods. Option A was the 2021 theme; Option C was the 2022 theme.