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MCQs 2026

11.
What is the name of the prestigious award conferred upon Dr. Rina Sharma?
A Vigyan Ratna
B Vigyan Bhushan
C National Science Award
D Tech Excellence Award
12.
Which field of research did Dr. Rina Sharma contribute to, leading to her receiving the 'Vigyan Ratna' award?
A Quantum Physics
B Artificial Intelligence
C Space Exploration
D Biotechnology
13.
Which of the following is NOT a likely component of the National E-Waste and Circular Economy Policy 2026?
A Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes.
B Incentives for repair and refurbishment businesses.
C Promotion of single-use electronics.
D Development of e-waste collection infrastructure.
14.
The 'Circular Economy' aspect of the policy emphasizes:
A Linear production and disposal of goods.
B Maximizing resource utilization and minimizing waste.
C Planned obsolescence of products.
D Single-use product design.
15.
The National E-Waste and Circular Economy Policy 2026 aims to address the growing challenge of electronic waste in India. What is a key objective of this policy?
A To encourage the import of electronic waste for recycling.
B To promote the responsible management and recycling of e-waste.
C To extend the lifespan of electronic products indefinitely.
D To ban the use of all electronic devices.
16.
The 50th anniversary of Project Tiger highlights its contribution to which broader conservation goal?
A Conservation of marine ecosystems.
B Conservation of flagship species and biodiversity.
C Conservation of desert ecosystems.
D Conservation of freshwater resources.
17.
Which of the following is a key indicator of Project Tiger's success?
A Increase in human-tiger conflict incidents.
B Decrease in the number of tiger reserves.
C Increase in the tiger population and their habitat quality.
D Reduction in funding for conservation efforts.
18.
Project Tiger was launched in which year to conserve the tiger population in India?
A 1973
B 1984
C 1995
D 2001
19.
The National Mangrove Restoration Initiative is closely linked to which international framework for conservation?
A Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
B Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
C Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
D United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
20.
Which of the following is a primary objective of the National Mangrove Restoration Initiative?
A To promote commercial fishing in mangrove areas.
B To increase the carbon sequestration capacity of mangrove ecosystems.
C To convert mangrove forests into industrial zones.
D To reduce the biodiversity of mangrove habitats.