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MCQs - 2026-06

1491.
Who among the following renowned personalities recently received the 'Sahitya Gaurav' Award?
A Jhumpa Lahiri
B Chetan Bhagat
C Arundhati Roy
D Amish Tripathi
1492.
The 'Vigyan Ratna' Award, recently given to Dr. S. Somnath, is primarily associated with which field?
A Literature
B Sports
C Science and Technology
D Arts and Culture
1493.
Which prestigious award was recently conferred upon Dr. S. Somnath for his contributions to science and technology?
A Padma Vibhushan
B Vigyan Ratna
C Bharat Ratna
D Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
1494.
Dr. S. Somnath, who was recently conferred with the 'Vigyan Ratna' Award, holds which prominent position?
A Chairman of ISRO
B Director of DRDO
C CEO of NITI Aayog
D President of CSIR
1495.
Which term is used to describe the phenomenon where a glacier melts faster than it accumulates snow?
A Glacial Advance
B Glacial Equilibrium
C Glacial Retreat
D Glacial Stagnation
1496.
The retreat of Himalayan glaciers poses a significant threat to which of the following?
A Long-term water security for perennial rivers
B Increase in forest cover in the Himalayas
C Stabilization of mountain slopes
D Reduction in natural disaster frequency
1497.
What is the primary cause of the alarming retreat of Himalayan glaciers as highlighted in recent reports?
A Increased volcanic activity in the region
B Global warming and climate change
C Excessive tectonic plate movement
D Reduced rainfall in the Himalayan foothills
1498.
Which Indian state has the largest mangrove cover in the country?
A Gujarat
B Odisha
C West Bengal
D Andhra Pradesh
1499.
Mangroves are known for their ability to thrive in which of the following environments?
A High-altitude alpine regions
B Saline or brackish water in intertidal zones
C Arid desert landscapes
D Deep freshwater lakes
1500.
Which of the following is the primary objective of India's National Mangrove Restoration Initiative?
A To promote commercial shrimp farming in coastal areas
B To restore and conserve mangrove ecosystems across India's coastline
C To convert mangrove forests into industrial zones
D To introduce non-native species in mangrove habitats
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