Environment and Ecology Practice MCQs for Competitive Exams

1.

What is the primary recommendation of the Himalayan Glacial Stability Report 2026 for policy makers?

A To increase mining activities in the Himalayas

B To implement a trans-boundary monitoring network for glacial health

C To stop all hydroelectric projects immediately

D To encourage migration from mountain regions

2.

Which phenomenon is primarily responsible for the formation of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) mentioned in the 2026 report?

A Rapid melting of glaciers creating unstable lakes

B Excessive volcanic activity

C Deforestation in the plains

D Increase in groundwater extraction

3.

The Himalayan Glacial Stability Report 2026 highlights which major threat to glacial health?

A Increased snowfall in the lower Himalayas

B Black carbon deposition accelerating ice melt

C Expansion of glacial surface area

D Decrease in tourism activities

4.

Under the 2026 mission, what is the focus regarding 'Wetland Mitras'?

A To provide financial loans to wetland owners

B To engage local citizens in monitoring and protecting wetland ecosystems

C To export wetland flora to international markets

D To build luxury resorts near wetlands

5.

Which ministry is the nodal agency for the National Wetland Restoration Mission 2026?

A Ministry of Jal Shakti

B Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

D Ministry of Earth Sciences

6.

What is the primary objective of the National Wetland Restoration Mission 2026?

A To increase the number of Ramsar sites by 50%

B To restore ecological health of degraded wetlands through community-led conservation

C To convert wetlands into urban infrastructure projects

D To ban all fishing activities in coastal wetlands

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-04-20