MCQs on Environment & Ecology: Green Hydrogen & Wetlands

81.

Which of the following is a primary strategy for urban heat mitigation that also benefits biodiversity?

A Increasing the use of dark-colored asphalt for roads.

B Expanding green spaces like parks and urban forests.

C Replacing vegetation with concrete structures.

D Reducing water bodies within the city limits.

82.

Which of the following is a likely outcome of the successful implementation of the National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) 2026 Update?

A Increased deforestation rates.

B Enhanced resilience of ecosystems to environmental changes.

C A significant decrease in the number of protected areas.

D Reduced public awareness about conservation issues.

83.

The National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) 2026 Update is expected to address which emerging challenge in biodiversity conservation?

A Decreasing global temperatures.

B The impact of climate change and invasive alien species.

C Over-reliance on traditional farming methods.

D A decline in the popularity of ecotourism.

84.

Which of the following is a key objective of the proposed National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) 2026 Update?

A To focus solely on in-situ conservation of endangered species.

B To integrate biodiversity conservation into national development policies and programs.

C To reduce the budget allocated for biodiversity research by 50%.

D To prioritize ex-situ conservation methods over all other approaches.

85.

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

86.

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

87.

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

88.

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

89.

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

90.

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