Organizer: TCE EIACP Programme Centre–Resource Partner (Plastic Waste Management) Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai.
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- Topic: “Care for Creation: Conserving Nature for a Sustainable Future” Nature Conservation Day 2026 Online Quiz Competition with Certificate
- Total Questions: 20 Multiple Choice Questions
- Each question carries 1 mark
- Only one response is allowed per participant
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- Last date of submission: 31st July 2026.
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- Which of the following ecosystems stores the greatest amount of carbon per unit area?
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A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Grassland
C. Mangrove Forest
D. Temperate Forest - The term “Keystone Species” refers to a species that
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A. has the highest population.
B. occupies the highest trophic level.
C. is found only in protected areas.
D. has a disproportionately large effect on ecosystem stability. - Which Indian biosphere reserve is recognized for conserving the Nilgiri Tahr, Lion-tailed Macaque and Asian Elephant simultaneously?
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A. Sundarbans
B. Nilgiri
C. Pachmarhi
D. Gulf of Mannar - The primary objective of Mission LiFE is to
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A. Follow government-led environmental regulations
B. Lifestyle changes by individuals that collectively reduce environmental impact
C. International carbon trading mechanisms
D. Expansion of urban infrastructure without environmental restrictions - Which greenhouse gas has the highest Global Warming Potential over 100 years?
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A. Carbon dioxide
B. Methane
C. Nitrous oxide
D. Sulfur hexafluoride - Ramsar Sites are designated primarily for the conservation of
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A. Coral reefs
B. Wetlands
C. Mangroves
D. Mountains - The IUCN Red List category immediately preceding “Extinct in the Wild” is
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A. Endangered
B. Vulnerable
C. Critically Endangered
D. Near Threatened - Which of the following is India’s first Biosphere Reserve?
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A. Nilgiri
B. Nanda Devi
C. Gulf of Mannar
D. Sundarbans - The Forest Rights Act was enacted in
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A. 1972
B. 1986
C. 2006
D. 2008 - The concept of “Ecological Footprint” measures
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A. Species diversity
B. Human demand on natural ecosystems
C. Forest cover
D. Environmental pollution - Which Indian state has the highest forest cover in terms of area?
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A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka - Which environmental movement in India is associated with protecting forests through community participation?
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A. Silent Valley Movement
B. Chipko Movement
C. Narmada Bachao Andolan
D. Save Western Ghats Campaign - Which of the following practices contributes most effectively to biodiversity conservation?
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A. Monoculture plantation
B. Habitat restoration and native species conservation
C. Exotic species introduction
D. Wetland reclamation - Which ecosystem has the highest biodiversity on Earth?
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A. Coral Reefs
B. Temperate Forest
C. Grassland
D. Desert - Which of the following is considered an umbrella species in India?
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A. Indian Peafowl
B. Bengal Tiger
C. Blackbuck
D. Nilgai - Which ecosystem is often referred to as the “Kidneys of the Earth”?
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A. Coral Reefs
B. Wetlands
C. Grasslands
D. Mangroves - Which gas is primarily responsible for ozone depletion?
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A. Carbon dioxide
B. Methane
C. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
D. Nitrogen - The “Living Planet Index” is published by
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A. UNEP
B. WWF
C. FAO
D. IPCC - Which one is an endemic species of the Western Ghats?
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A. Leopard
B. Nilgai
C. Great Indian Bustard
D. Lion-tailed Macaque - Which Indian initiative promotes environmentally responsible lifestyles through “Pro Planet People (P3)”?
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A. Swachh Bharat Mission
B. Namami Gange
C. Mission LiFE
D. National Green Corps