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MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: Environmental Organisations (10 Questions)

You can prepare effectively for UPSC Environment for UPSC CSE with this dedicated MCQ Practice Test (available with solutions) on the important topic of "Test: Environmental Organisations". These 10 questions have been designed by the experts with the latest curriculum of UPSC 2026, to help you master the concept.

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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 10 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: Environmental Organisations - Question 1
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Who pioneered the setting up of the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)?

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Shrimati Rukmini Devi Arundale pioneered the setting up of the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) in 1962.

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What is the primary function of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA)?

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The primary function of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is to specify the minimum standards for housing, upkeep, and veterinary care of animals kept in zoos.

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When was the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) of India established?

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The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) of India was established in 2003 to implement India's Biological Diversity Act (2002).

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What does the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) require for intellectual property rights on research based on biological resources from India?

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Anybody seeking intellectual property rights on research based on biological resources from India must obtain prior approval from the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) with benefit-sharing conditions.

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When was the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) of India constituted?

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The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) of India was constituted in 2007 by amending the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

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What is the main objective of the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP)?

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The main objective of the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) is to prevent pollution in polluted and degraded lakes through an integrated ecosystem approach.

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What is the primary objective of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)?

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The primary objective of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) is to ensure effective abatement of pollution in the Ganga River.

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What does the National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) provide nominal financial assistance for?

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The National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) provides nominal financial assistance for awareness-raising activities related to the environment.

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When was the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) founded?

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The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) was founded in 1998 with the aim of conserving nature, especially endangered species and threatened habitats, in partnership with communities and governments.

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Which legislation led to the establishment of the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)?

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The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) was established in accordance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Acts 1960.

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