MCQs on National Awards 2026: Sports & Science

1.

The 'Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes' (MISHTI) scheme, launched recently, aims to protect and restore mangroves. Which of the following is a key component of this scheme?

A Plantation of mangroves along the coastline and in potential mangrove-growing areas.

B Development of large-scale aquaculture farms within mangrove ecosystems.

C Conversion of mangrove areas for industrial development.

D Restriction of all local community access to mangrove forests.

2.

Which Union Ministry is typically at the forefront of implementing policies related to coastal zone management and mangrove conservation in India?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

C Ministry of Shipping

D Ministry of Earth Sciences

3.

Considering the latest policy initiatives up to 2026, what is the primary objective of the new policy aimed at boosting mangrove plantation along the Indian coastline?

A To enhance coastal protection against erosion and sea-level rise, and to support biodiversity.

B To increase land availability for urban development along the coast.

C To promote commercial fishing by creating artificial reefs.

D To reduce the salinity of coastal waters for agricultural purposes.

4.

Which organization is primarily responsible for conducting the All India Tiger Estimation, the comprehensive survey that provides data on tiger populations across India, including parks like Corbett?

A Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

B National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

C Forest Survey of India (FSI)

D Botanical Survey of India (BSI)

5.

The increase in tiger population in Corbett National Park is often attributed to which of the following conservation efforts?

A Increased human-wildlife conflict mitigation measures and habitat improvement.

B Reduced anti-poaching patrols and habitat fragmentation.

C Introduction of invasive species to boost prey base.

D Decreased funding for conservation projects.

6.

As per the latest tiger census data available up to 2026, which national park has witnessed a significant surge in its tiger population, making it a notable success story in tiger conservation?

A Jim Corbett National Park

B Ranthambore National Park

C Bandhavgarh National Park

D Kanha National Park

7.

Which of the following is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed by DRDO?

A Agni-V

B Astra

C Akash

D BrahMos

8.

What is the primary purpose of testing advanced missile systems like the VSHORADS or Pralay?

A To enhance the nation's strategic deterrence and defense capabilities

B To promote commercial satellite launches

C To map the ocean floor

D To conduct weather forecasting

9.

Which organization is responsible for the design and development of advanced missile systems in India?

A ISRO

B DRDO

C HAL

D BHEL

10.

In which year did the 'Varuna' naval exercise series officially begin?

A 1993

B 2001

C 2005

D 2010

MCQs 2026