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MCQs 2026

31.
If an Indian author won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize 2026, it would signify recognition for their work within which broader literary context?
A Global South Literature
B Postcolonial Literature
C Commonwealth Literature
D Diaspora Literature
32.
The Commonwealth Writers' Prize is awarded to authors from which group of countries?
A G20 Nations
B Commonwealth of Nations member states
C BRICS Nations
D SAARC Nations
33.
The Commonwealth Writers' Prize 2026 for an Indian author is typically awarded for excellence in which literary form?
A Poetry
B Drama
C Fiction (Novel/Short Stories)
D Non-fiction
34.
What is the cash component of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?
A ₹1 Lakh
B ₹5 Lakhs
C ₹10 Lakhs
D ₹25 Lakhs
35.
Which of the following is NOT one of the disciplines for which the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is awarded?
A Physical Sciences
B Biological Sciences
C Engineering Sciences
D Social Sciences
36.
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2026 for Scientific Excellence is awarded annually by which organization?
A Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
B Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
C Department of Science and Technology (DST)
D Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS)
37.
Besides habitat protection, what is another crucial aspect of safeguarding critically endangered flora within these new protected areas?
A Promoting commercial cultivation of these plants.
B Introducing exotic species for genetic diversity.
C Strict monitoring and control of invasive species.
D Allowing regulated tourism for revenue generation.
38.
Which international body's Red List criteria are commonly used to classify flora as 'critically endangered' when declaring protected areas?
A World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
B International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
C United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
D Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
39.
As of 2026, the declaration of new protected areas primarily aims to safeguard which category of flora?
A Commonly found medicinal plants.
B Critically endangered species.
C Invasive alien plant species.
D Ornamental plants with high commercial value.
40.
Which of the following is a major threat to the Ganges River Dolphin population, often highlighted in surveys and conservation reports up to 2026?
A Habitat loss due to deforestation.
B Pollution and accidental entanglement in fishing nets.
C Increased predation by other aquatic species.
D Climate change leading to extreme water temperatures.
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