MCQs on Environment & Ecology Current Affairs (June 2026)

1.

Which of the following is NOT a type of e-waste covered under the expanded scope of the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022?

A Mobile phones and landline phones

B Computer and laptop peripherals

C Large household appliances like refrigerators

D Biodegradable organic waste

2.

Under the new E-Waste Management Rules, 2022, what is the primary objective of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework?

A To shift the entire burden of e-waste management to consumers

B To make manufacturers and importers responsible for the collection and recycling of end-of-life products

C To encourage the use of single-use electronic devices

D To reduce the number of authorized e-waste dismantlers

3.

The new E-Waste Management Rules, 2022 (often referred to as E-Waste Management 2.0), introduced which of the following key changes compared to the previous rules?

A Reduced scope of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

B Inclusion of new product categories under EPR

C Removal of penalties for non-compliance

D Focus solely on collection and not recycling

4.

What is a significant ecological benefit of mangrove restoration that the initiative aims to enhance?

A Increased freshwater availability in coastal areas

B Enhanced carbon sequestration and coastal protection

C Reduction in marine biodiversity

D Promotion of industrial development along coastlines

5.

Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the National Mangrove Restoration Initiative?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

C Ministry of Jal Shakti

D Ministry of Earth Sciences

6.

The National Mangrove Restoration Initiative, recently launched by India, aims to restore mangroves across how many states and union territories?

A 10

B 12

C 15

D 18

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-06-23