Organizer: Indian Biodiversity Conservation Society (IBCS).
About the Quiz
- Delighted to invite you to a special Online Quiz on the occasion of World Environment Day.
- This quiz aims to raise awareness about environmental conservation, biodiversity protection, sustainability, and climate action.
- Quiz open until: 8th June 2026
- Every participant will receive an e-certificate, which will be sent to your registered email on 10th June 2026.
- Participate enthusiastically and help spread awareness for protecting our precious planet.
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Which 92-year-old environmentalist from Kerala known as Forest Grandma was awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for her lifelong contribution to afforestation and environmental conservation?*
1 point
Saalumarada Thimmakka
Kollakkaiyil Devaki Amma
Tulsi Gowda
Rahibai Soma Popere
Which of the following is known as the “Lungs of the Earth”?*
1 point
Sahara Desert
Amazon Rainforest
Himalayas
Arctic Region
Who is popularly known as “Peepal Baba” for his large-scale efforts to plant and protect trees across India?*
1 point
Rajendra Singh
Sunderlal Bahuguna
Swami Prem Parivartan
M. C. Mehta
The term “greenwashing” refers to:*
1 point
Cleaning polluted rivers
Planting trees in cities
Misleading claims about environmental benefits
Organic farming
Which country contains the largest portion of the Amazon Rainforest?*
1 point
Peru
Colombia
Brazil
Bolivia
Why are environmentalists concerned about mining and construction activities in the Aravalli Hills?*
1 point
They reduce snowfall in the Himalayas.
They threaten a natural barrier against desertification and dust storms.
For wildlife habitat connectivity.
They affect Groundwater recharge.
What is the official theme of World Environment Day 2026?*
1 point
Beat Plastic Pollution
Only One Earth
Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.
Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience
Which young climate activist from Sweden became internationally known after starting the “Fridays for Future” movement?*
1 point
Vanessa Nakate
Greta Thunberg
Jane Goodall
Wangari Maathai
Which country is hosting the global celebrations of World Environment Day 2026?*
1 point
India
Brazil
Azerbaijan
Kenya
Which international agreement aims to limit global climate change?*
1 point
Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Paris Agreement
Ramsar Convention
Which of the following ecosystems is expected to be significantly affected by the Great Nicobar development project?*
1 point
Mangroves and Tropical Rainforests
Alpine Meadows
Cold Deserts
Temperate Grasslands
Which tree, known as the “lifeline of the Thar Desert”, has recently been at the center of conservation concerns due to alleged felling for Solar energy projects?*
1 point
Neem
Banyan
Khejri
Arjun
Which ecosystem is often called the “blue carbon ecosystem” because of its exceptional ability to store carbon?*
1 point
Grasslands
Mangroves
Deserts
Alpine Forests
Which greenhouse gas has a global warming potential approximately 28 times greater than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period?*
1 point
Oxygen
Methane
Nitrogen
Ozone
Which of the following is a major ecological concern regarding large river-linking projects?*
1 point
Increased groundwater recharge
Reduced rainfall
Alteration of natural river ecosystems
Increased biodiversity
What is the most effective action an individual can take to help the environment?*
1 point
Waste natural resources
Increase plastic use
Adopt sustainable lifestyle practices
Burn waste openly
Which tribal-led environmental struggle in India became a landmark example of balancing indigenous rights and conservation by protecting the sacred Niyamgiri landscape from bauxite mining?*
1 point
Bishnoi Movement
Save Silent Valley Campaign
Dongria Kondh Movement
Appiko Movement
According to global conservation statistics, which continent has the highest percentage of protected terrestrial area?*
1 point
Antarctica
Europe
Africa
South America
Recent protests in Nashik are related to the proposed cutting of trees for:*
1 point
Metro Rail Project
Industrial Corridor
Kumbh Mela Infrastructure
New Airport
What does the term “Net Zero” mean?*
1 point
No greenhouse gases are emitted
Emissions are balanced by removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere
All fossil fuels are banned
None of the above