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MCQs 2026

41.
The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar scheme, introduced by the Government of India, comprises how many distinct categories of awards?
A Three
B Four
C Five
D Six
42.
In 2023, the Government of India introduced a new comprehensive national award scheme for science, technology, and innovation, replacing various existing science awards. What is the name of this overarching scheme?
A Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar
B Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Puraskar
C Bharat Ratna for Science
D Vigyan Gaurav Samman
43.
The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) is an initiative under which Union Ministry?
A Ministry of Power
B Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
D Ministry of Science and Technology
44.
Which of the following is a key focus area for the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Phase II?
A Development of renewable energy sources.
B Implementation of city-specific action plans for air pollution reduction.
C Promoting water conservation techniques.
D Enhancing disaster management capabilities.
45.
The Government of India has approved Phase II of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). What is the primary goal of NCAP?
A To promote the use of electric vehicles in urban areas.
B To reduce particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) concentration in non-attainment cities.
C To increase forest cover across the country.
D To regulate industrial emissions nationwide.
46.
Citizen science initiatives, like the one launched by the NBA, contribute significantly to which of the following?
A International trade agreements for biodiversity products.
B The development of new pharmaceutical drugs.
C Enhanced biodiversity monitoring and data collection for policy-making.
D The regulation of genetically modified organisms.
47.
Which organization is responsible for the implementation of India's National Biodiversity Authority's new citizen science initiative?
A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
C Botanical Survey of India (BSI)
D Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
48.
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) recently launched a new citizen science initiative. What is the primary objective of this initiative?
A To monitor and report invasive alien species.
B To collect data on local biodiversity and species distribution.
C To promote traditional knowledge related to biodiversity conservation.
D To facilitate the exchange of genetic resources.
49.
Which of the following is a well-known missile series developed by DRDO?
A Agni
B Falcon
C Tomahawk
D Exocet
50.
What is the primary purpose of testing advanced missile systems by DRDO?
A To export weapons to neighboring countries
B To enhance the nation's defense capabilities and deterrence
C To conduct commercial satellite launches
D To monitor climate change
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