MCQs on Environment & Ecology Current Affairs (May 2026)

1.

The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to make India a global hub for the production, usage, and export of Green Hydrogen. What is the target year for this mission?

A 2025

B 2030

C 2040

D 2050

2.

Which energy source is mandatory for the production of 'Green' Hydrogen?

A Coal-based thermal power

B Natural gas

C Renewable energy sources

D Nuclear fission

3.

What is the primary environmental benefit of Green Hydrogen produced under India's National Green Hydrogen Mission?

A It produces zero carbon emissions at the point of use

B It increases the salinity of ocean water

C It requires no water for production

D It releases methane into the atmosphere

4.

The 2026 Biodiversity Plan emphasizes the concept of 'Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures' (OECMs). What does this refer to?

A Areas outside protected areas that achieve positive biodiversity outcomes

B Strictly prohibited zones for human entry

C Urban industrial zones

D Only government-owned forest lands

5.

Which ministry is the nodal agency for implementing the National Biodiversity Conservation Plan 2026?

A Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

B Ministry of Earth Sciences

C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

D Ministry of Rural Development

6.

What is the primary objective of India's National Biodiversity Conservation Plan 2026?

A To increase forest cover by 50%

B To align national targets with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

C To ban all commercial fishing in coastal areas

D To privatize all national parks and wildlife sanctuaries

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-05-22