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Environment and Biodiversity MCQs – 10 (Environmental Organizations in India)

Most important MCQs from the chapter – Environmental Organizations in India MCQs for UPSC, State PSC and Other Examinations.

1. Consider the following statements Forest Survey of India (FSI):

1. It is an organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. It is headquartered at Dehradun.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 and 2

  • Forest Survey of India (FSI) is an organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
  • It was founded in June 1981.
  • Headquarter → Dehradun.
  • It publishes a biennial report known as ‘The Indian State of Forest Reports’.

2. Consider the following statements Botanical Survey of India (BSI):

1. It is an organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. It is headquartered at New Delhi.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer – (a) 1 only

  • Botanical Survey of India (BSI) is an organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
  • It was founded in 1890.
  • Headquarter → Kolkata.
  • It publishes the Red Data Book of Indian Plants.

3. Consider the following statements about National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) :

1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. It was constituted under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 and 2

  •  National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) is a  statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
  • It was constituted in 2005 under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 for tiger conservation efforts.
  • It publishes the report titled Status of the Tigers, Co-predators, and Prey in India.

4. Consider the following statements about Animal Welfare Board of India :

1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. It was started with the efforts of Late Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer – (b) 2 only

  • Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory advisory body under the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
  • It derives its powers from  Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
  • It was started with the efforts of Late Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale in 1962.
  • It advises the Central Government on the making of rules to prevent unnecessary pain or suffering to animals.
  • Headquarters → Chennai

5. Consider the following statements about Wildlife Crime Control Bureau :

1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. It was established under the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 and 2

  • Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
  • It was established  by amending the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
  • It is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crimes and disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies.
  • It also prepares a centralized wildlife crime data bank.
  • Headquarter → New Delhi

6. Consider the following statements about National Biodiversity Authority :

1. It is a statutory authority set up under the provisions of Biological Diversity Act (2002).
2. Its headquarter is in Chennai.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 and 2

  • National Biodiversity Authority is a statutory, autonomous authority set up under the provisions of  Biological Diversity Act (2002).
  • It make rules and advises the Government of India on the following matters:
    • Conservation of Biodiversity
    • Sustainable use of biological resources
    • Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of biological resources.
  • Headquarter → Chennai.

7. Consider the following statements about National Ganga River Basin Authority :

1. It was established under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986.
2. The Prime Minister of India is the chairman of the NGRBA.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 and 2

  • National Ganga River Basin Authority was established under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986.
  • It is mandated to develop the management plan for the Ganga River Basin and control and reduce pollution in Ganga River.
  • The Prime Minister of India is the chairman of the NGRBA.

8. Consider the following statements about Wildlife Trust of India :

1. It is a non-profit organization.
2. Its aim is to conserve wildlife and its habitat.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 and 2

  • The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) is a non-profit conservation organization  founded in 1998 in New Delhi.
  • Its aim is to conserve wildlife and its habitat.
  • WTI runs different conservation projects across the country for the protection and welfare of animals.

9. Consider the following statements about Central Pollution Control Board :

1. It was established under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986.
2. Its mandate is to control and prevent water and air pollution.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer – (b) 2 only

  • Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)  is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. 
  • CPCB is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
  • Its mandate is to control and prevent water and air pollution.

10. Consider the following statements about National Green Tribunal :

1. It was established under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986.
2. Mumbai is the principal seat of the tribunal.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer – (d) Neither 1 nor 2

  • National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010.
  • Its mandate is to expeditious disposal of cases relating to the environment.
  • New Delhi is the principal seat of the tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata, and Chennai are the other four seats of the tribunal.
  • The Chairperson of the NGT is a retired Judge of the Supreme Court

11. Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is a statutory body under ?

(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(b) Ministry of Urban Affairs
(c) Ministry of Rural development
(d) Ministry of Agriculture

Correct Answer – (a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  • Central Zoo Authority (CZA)  is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
  • It was constituted in 1992 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
  • It is chaired by the Environment Minister.

12. Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is located in ?

(a) Dehradun
(b) Kolkata
(c) New Delhi
(d) Pune

Correct Answer – (a) Dehradun

  • The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an autonomous institution established in 1982 under the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate change.
  • It performs wildlife research in areas of study like Biodiversity, Endangered Species, Wildlife Policy, Wildlife Management, Habitat Ecology and Climate Change etc.
  • It is located in Dehradun.

13. Headquarter of the Zoological Survey of India is located in ?

(a) Dehradun
(b) Kolkata
(c) New Delhi
(d) Pune

Correct Answer – (b) Kolkata

  • The Zoological Survey of India was founded in 1916.
  • It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
  • It is a premier organization in zoological research of the fauna in the country.

14. Consider the following statements about Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority :

1. It serves as a mechanism to manage and utilize funds generated for compensatory afforestation.
2. It was initially established under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer – (c) Both 1 and 2

  • The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority serves as a mechanism to manage and utilize funds generated for compensatory afforestation.
  •  It was initially established under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 however, Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 formalized its structure and functioning.

15. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) works under ?

(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(c) Ministry of Rural development
(d) Ministry of Agriculture

Correct Answer – (b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

  • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  • It was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
  • It is mandated to set the standards for food, ensure that food businesses adhere to these standards and adopt good manufacturing and hygiene practices.
  • It regularly monitors compliance of food regulations.

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