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MCQs 2026

1.
How does the accelerated glacial melt threaten long-term water security in the Indo-Gangetic plains?
A By causing permanent flooding of the plains
B By initially increasing water flow followed by a long-term decline in river discharge
C By increasing the salinity of groundwater
D By preventing the formation of monsoon clouds
2.
Which phenomenon is primarily responsible for the accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers in the current decade?
A Increased volcanic activity in the region
B Anthropogenic global warming and black carbon deposition
C Changes in the Earth's magnetic field
D Decrease in solar radiation reaching the Himalayas
3.
According to recent climate reports, what is the primary consequence of accelerated Himalayan glacial melt for downstream regions?
A Permanent increase in perennial river flow
B Increased risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)
C Decrease in soil fertility due to glacial silt
D Stabilization of monsoon patterns
4.
Which of the following is a key strategy promoted under India's circular economy policy to reduce plastic footprint?
A Encouraging single-use plastic production
B Promoting the use of virgin plastic only
C Adopting the 4R principle: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover
D Increasing landfill disposal of plastic waste
5.
What is the core objective of the 'Extended Producer Responsibility' (EPR) framework under India's circular economy policy for plastics?
A To provide subsidies to plastic manufacturers for new production
B To mandate the collection and recycling of plastic packaging waste by producers
C To ban all forms of plastic production by 2030
D To promote the import of high-quality plastic raw materials
6.
Which ministry is the primary nodal agency for the implementation of the National Circular Economy Policy for Plastics in India?
A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
C Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
D Ministry of Commerce and Industry
7.
What is a key characteristic indicated by the 'SR' in the name of the recently tested indigenous anti-ship missile system, NASM-SR?
A Supersonic speed
B Short-range capability
C Ballistic trajectory
D Nuclear warhead capability
8.
The recently tested indigenous anti-ship missile system, NASM-SR, is primarily designed to be launched from which type of naval platform?
A Naval helicopters
B Submarines
C Fighter jets
D Land-based launchers
9.
Which new indigenous anti-ship missile system was successfully flight-tested by DRDO, enhancing the Indian Navy's offensive capabilities against enemy vessels?
A Naval Anti-Ship Missile (Short Range) (NASM-SR)
B BrahMos
C Varunastra
D Akash
10.
Which indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), developed by DRDO, is being considered for various surveillance roles, including potential maritime applications for the Indian Navy?
A Rustom-2 (TAPAS BH-201)
B Abhyas
C Lakshya
D Nishant
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