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MCQs 2026

1.
What is the primary objective of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?
A To promote sports excellence
B To recognize outstanding Indian scientists
C To fund political campaigns
D To reward literary works
2.
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is named after the founder director of which organization?
A ISRO
B DRDO
C CSIR
D ICMR
3.
Dr. Vikram Singh was awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in which field?
A Physics
B Medical Sciences
C Chemistry
D Mathematics
4.
Which of the following is true regarding the Booker International Prize won by Dr. Anya Sharma?
A It is awarded by the United Nations
B It is a lifetime achievement award
C It recognizes excellence in international fiction
D It is awarded only to British citizens
5.
The Booker International Prize is awarded for which category of work?
A Scientific Research
B Fiction translated into English
C Journalism
D Environmental Conservation
6.
Which Indian author was recently awarded the Booker International Prize?
A Dr. Anya Sharma
B Dr. Vikram Singh
C Arundhati Roy
D Jhumpa Lahiri
7.
Which government body is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 in India?
A Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
B Ministry of Jal Shakti
C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
D National Water Development Agency
8.
The Ramsar Convention, to which India is a signatory, aims to conserve and sustainably use wetlands. What is the term used for wetlands designated under this convention?
A Biosphere Reserves
B Ramsar Sites
C World Heritage Sites
D National Parks
9.
Which of the following is the primary legislation in India for the conservation and management of wetlands?
A The Forest Rights Act, 2006
B The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017
C The Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991
D The National Water Policy, 2012
10.
The NBA, in collaboration with state governments, establishes State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs). What is a primary function of these SBBs in relation to ecosystem restoration?
A Issuing environmental impact assessments for new projects.
B Implementing conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of biological resources at the state level.
C Developing national policies for climate change mitigation.
D Managing national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.