MCQs on Green Hydrogen Mission & Plastic Pollution 2026

1.

Which of the following is a major source of microplastic pollution in coastal areas?

A Natural volcanic ash

B Degradation of larger plastic debris

C Organic seaweed decomposition

D Desalination plant discharge

2.

What is the 'Blue Flag' certification related to in the context of coastal management?

A Industrial waste management in coastal zones

B Eco-tourism and cleanliness standards of beaches

C Protection of coral reefs from plastic

D Regulation of deep-sea fishing

3.

Which initiative is primarily focused on cleaning beaches and coastal areas in India to combat plastic pollution?

A Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar

B Namami Gange

C Project Dolphin

D Green India Mission

4.

What is the target for Green Hydrogen production capacity in India by 2030 under the mission?

A At least 2 Million Metric Tonnes per annum

B At least 5 Million Metric Tonnes per annum

C At least 10 Million Metric Tonnes per annum

D At least 1 Million Metric Tonnes per annum

5.

Which ministry is the nodal agency for the implementation of the National Green Hydrogen Mission?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

C Ministry of Power

D Ministry of Science and Technology

6.

What is the primary objective of the National Green Hydrogen Mission launched by the Government of India?

A To make India a global hub for production, usage, and export of Green Hydrogen.

B To replace all coal-based power plants with nuclear energy by 2030.

C To provide free electricity to all rural households.

D To increase the import of crude oil to meet energy demands.

7.

The recent handover of advanced sonar systems like HUMSA-UG and NACS by DRDO to the Indian Navy primarily signifies India's progress in which strategic area?

A Space exploration and satellite technology.

B Indigenous defense manufacturing and self-reliance in underwater domain awareness.

C Cyber warfare capabilities.

D Development of hypersonic weapons.

8.

The Near-field Acoustic Characterisation System (NACS), developed by DRDO and handed over to the Indian Navy, is used for what critical purpose?

A Characterizing the acoustic signature of naval platforms.

B Guiding torpedoes to their targets.

C Mapping deep-sea trenches.

D Detecting airborne threats.

9.

DRDO recently handed over the HUMSA-UG sonar system to the Indian Navy. What does HUMSA-UG primarily enhance for naval vessels?

A Hull-mounted sonar capabilities for submarine detection.

B Airborne early warning and control.

C Long-range surface-to-air missile guidance.

D Underwater communication for divers.

10.

Which advanced multi-role helicopter, recently inducted by the Indian Navy, significantly boosts its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities from warships?

A MH-60R Seahawk

B Chetak

C Dhruv ALH

D Kamov Ka-31

MCQs 2026