Environment & Ecology MCQs: Mangroves, E-Waste (June 2026)

1.

Which of the following is a major focus area of the E-Waste Management Policy Framework 2.0?

A Promoting the 'Right to Repair'

B Increasing the cost of electronic devices

C Encouraging single-use electronics

D Reducing the recycling targets for companies

2.

Under the E-Waste Management Policy Framework 2.0, which sector is primarily targeted for formalization?

A The informal recycling sector

B The software development sector

C The semiconductor manufacturing sector

D The retail electronics sector

3.

What is the core principle of the E-Waste Management Policy Framework 2.0?

A Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

B Mandatory landfill disposal

C Complete ban on electronic imports

D Privatization of all recycling centers

4.

Mangroves are considered effective in mitigating climate change primarily because they:

A Act as significant carbon sinks

B Produce oxygen during the night

C Increase the salinity of ocean water

D Prevent the growth of coral reefs

5.

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

A Ministry of Agriculture

B Ministry of Earth Sciences

C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

D Ministry of Jal Shakti

6.

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

A To increase mangrove cover by 20% by 2030

B To restore and conserve mangrove ecosystems across India's coastline

C To promote commercial shrimp farming in mangrove areas

D To replace mangroves with salt-tolerant crops

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-06-17