Environment & Ecology MCQs

11.

The transition towards a circular economy for plastics aims to:

A Increase the amount of plastic ending up in landfills

B Reduce the environmental impact of plastics throughout their lifecycle

C Encourage the production of more virgin plastic

D Eliminate the need for recycling

12.

Promoting reusable product systems is an effort to:

A Increase the consumption of disposable items

B Reduce the reliance on single-use plastics

C Encourage more waste generation

D Decrease the lifespan of products

13.

The success of global and national efforts is crucial for protecting:

A Fossil fuel industries

B Ecosystems and human health

C Waste disposal companies

D Manufacturers of single-use plastics

14.

Key areas of discussion in the global treaty negotiations include:

A Increasing plastic production quotas

B Setting targets for plastic reduction and harmonizing regulations

C Reducing investment in recycling technologies

D Promoting the use of single-use plastics

15.

The global treaty on plastic pollution is being negotiated under the auspices of:

A World Health Organization (WHO)

B International Maritime Organization (IMO)

C United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

D Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

16.

Chemical recycling is gaining momentum as a solution for:

A Increasing plastic waste

B Hard-to-recycle plastics

C Reducing the need for waste management

D Producing more virgin plastics

17.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes aim to:

A Reduce the responsibility of manufacturers

B Hold manufacturers accountable for the end-of-life management of their products

C Shift the burden of waste management to consumers

D Encourage the use of disposable products

18.

Alternative materials being promoted to reduce plastic pollution include:

A More durable single-use plastics

B Biodegradable and compostable plastics

C Traditional petroleum-based plastics

D Non-recyclable synthetic materials

19.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a national-level action to combat plastic pollution?

A Bans on single-use plastics

B Promotion of extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes

C Increased production of virgin plastics

D Investment in waste management infrastructure

20.

What is a key development in global efforts to combat plastic pollution as of March 2026?

A Increased production of single-use plastics

B Ongoing negotiations for a legally binding international treaty

C Reduced focus on waste management

D Relaxation of environmental regulations

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-03-30