Art and Culture Practice MCQs for UPSC and SSC Exams

11.

The Padma Awards are announced annually on the eve of which significant Indian national day?

A Independence Day (August 15)

B Republic Day (January 26)

C Gandhi Jayanti (October 2)

D National Voters' Day (January 25)

12.

In 2026, the President of India conferred the Padma Awards. Which of the following categories of Padma Awards is NOT among the three highest civilian awards?

A Padma Vibhushan

B Padma Bhushan

C Padma Shri

D Param Vir Chakra

13.

The 'Clean Ganga Mission 2.0' places an enhanced focus on tributaries. Why is this focus important for the overall health of the Ganga river?

A Tributaries contribute a significant portion of the Ganga's water flow and pollution load.

B Tributaries are the primary source of drinking water for many cities along the Ganga.

C Tributaries are essential for the biodiversity of the Ganga ecosystem.

D All of the above

14.

Which government body is the nodal agency for the implementation of the 'Clean Ganga Mission 2.0'?

A Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

B National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

C Ministry of Jal Shakti

D Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

15.

The 'Clean Ganga Mission 2.0', launched by the government in 2026, builds upon the previous mission. What is the primary overarching goal of this mission?

A To make the river Ganga completely pollution-free by 2030.

B To improve the water quality of the river Ganga and its tributaries.

C To promote tourism along the banks of the Ganga.

D To establish new industrial zones near the Ganga river.

16.

What is a primary reason cited for the successful conservation and growth of the tiger population in Corbett National Park?

A Strict enforcement of anti-poaching laws and habitat management.

B Introduction of tigers from other national parks.

C Significant reduction in human-wildlife conflict incidents.

D Expansion of the park's boundaries into surrounding agricultural lands.

17.

Corbett National Park, known for its tiger population, is located in which Indian state?

A Himachal Pradesh

B Uttarakhand

C Uttar Pradesh

D Rajasthan

18.

According to recent reports in 2026, the tiger population in Corbett National Park has shown a remarkable increase. Which organization conducts the All India Tiger Estimation?

A Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

B National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

C Forest Survey of India (FSI)

D Both A and B

19.

What is a significant challenge that India's solar power sector continues to face, despite policy pushes, as of 2026?

A Lack of domestic manufacturing capabilities for solar panels.

B High land acquisition costs and grid integration issues.

C Insufficient government subsidies for solar projects.

D Limited availability of solar radiation across the country.

20.

Which government ministry in India is primarily responsible for the implementation of policies related to solar power development?

A Ministry of Power

B Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

D Ministry of Science and Technology

MCQs 2026