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Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-04-25

1.
What is the term used for the formation of unstable lakes due to the melting of glaciers?
A Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)
B Tectonic Lakes
C Oxbow Lakes
D Crater Lakes
2.
The melting of Himalayan glaciers poses a significant threat to:
A Perennial river systems in Northern India
B Increase in desertification in the Himalayas
C Stability of the tectonic plates
D Reduction in monsoon rainfall
3.
Which phenomenon is primarily responsible for the accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers?
A Volcanic activity
B Global warming and rising temperatures
C Increased snowfall in the region
D Decrease in solar radiation
4.
Mangroves are known for their ability to sequester carbon. This process is often referred to as:
A Blue Carbon
B Green Carbon
C Brown Carbon
D Black Carbon
5.
What is the primary objective of the National Mangrove Resilience Initiative?
A To promote commercial shrimp farming in coastal areas
B To enhance the adaptive capacity of mangrove ecosystems against climate change
C To replace mangroves with concrete sea walls
D To increase the export of mangrove timber
6.
Which ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the National Mangrove Resilience Initiative in India?
A Ministry of Earth Sciences
B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C Ministry of Jal Shakti
D Ministry of Agriculture
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