Asian Games 2026 Sports MCQs: India's Gold Medal Wins

1.

What was the prize money associated with the 2026 Global Environmental Prize?

A $1 million

B $5 million

C Needs Review

D $10 million

2.

Which international organization announced the winner of the 2026 Global Environmental Prize?

A United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

B World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

C Needs Review

D International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

3.

The 2026 Global Environmental Prize was awarded for groundbreaking work in which of the following areas?

A Renewable Energy Technologies

B Biodiversity Conservation

C Climate Change Mitigation

D Needs Review

4.

The Dronacharya Award for Lifetime Achievement 2026 was conferred upon how many coaches?

A Two

B Four

C Needs Review

D Six

5.

Which of the following sports disciplines saw the most Arjuna Award recipients in the National Sports Awards 2026?

A Cricket

B Athletics

C Needs Review

D Hockey

6.

Who among the following athletes was honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2026 by the President?

A Neeraj Chopra

B PV Sindhu

C Rohan Bopanna

D Needs Review

7.

Saltwater intrusion into freshwater aquifers is a significant climate change impact observed in many coastal regions of India. What is the primary cause of this phenomenon?

A Excessive rainfall leading to groundwater recharge

B Increased use of surface water for irrigation

C Sea-level rise and over-extraction of groundwater

D Decreased agricultural activity in coastal areas

8.

India's Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Project, supported by the World Bank, primarily aims to achieve which of the following?

A Promote offshore oil and gas exploration

B Develop exclusive tourism zones along the coast

C Enhance conservation and protection of coastal and marine resources, while also improving livelihoods of coastal communities

D Facilitate large-scale industrial development in coastal areas

9.

Which of the following is considered a 'soft' adaptation strategy for coastal regions facing climate change impacts like sea-level rise and storm surges?

A Construction of large seawalls

B Building concrete breakwaters

C Mangrove restoration and afforestation

D Relocation of entire coastal settlements

10.

The concept of 'Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs)' is gaining prominence globally and in India. Which of the following best describes an OECM?

A An area exclusively designated for industrial development

B A geographically defined area, not necessarily a Protected Area, which achieves positive and sustained long-term outcomes for the in-situ conservation of biodiversity

C An area where all human activities are strictly prohibited

D A zone dedicated solely to agricultural expansion

MCQs 2026