environment medium MCQ

Which of the following is a key principle of 'Adaptive Management' in environmental governance?

  1. Rigid adherence to initial plans regardless of outcomes
  2. Learning by doing, monitoring results, and adjusting strategies based on new information
  3. Avoiding stakeholder consultation
  4. Ignoring scientific evidence

Answer: Learning by doing, monitoring results, and adjusting strategies based on new information

Adaptive management acknowledges uncertainty in complex socio-ecological systems, using iterative decision-making to improve policies and practices over time.

Topic Environmental Governance and Institutions
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC