MCQs on Environment & Ecology Current Affairs (July 2026)

1.

What is the primary focus of the 'Graded Response Action Plan' (GRAP) implemented in the National Capital Region?

A To manage water scarcity during summer

B To combat air pollution through emergency measures based on air quality levels

C To increase forest cover in urban areas

D To promote electric vehicle adoption

2.

Which portal was launched by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to track the implementation of the National Clean Air Programme?

A PRANA

B VAYU

C SWATCH

D HAVA

3.

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) aims to reduce particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) concentrations by what percentage by 2026?

A 20-30%

B 30-40%

C 40-50%

D 50-60%

4.

Which of the following is the primary objective of the 'Amrit Dharohar' initiative launched by the Government of India?

A To promote industrialization near wetlands

B To promote unique conservation values of Ramsar sites through community participation

C To convert wetlands into agricultural land

D To build dams on all major wetlands

5.

Under the Ramsar Convention, which criteria is primarily used to designate a wetland as a 'Wetland of International Importance'?

A Economic value of the wetland

B Presence of rare or threatened species or ecological communities

C Distance from the nearest urban center

D Total area covered by the wetland

6.

Which ministry is the nodal agency for the 'Save Wetlands Campaign' launched in India to promote community participation in wetland conservation?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Jal Shakti

C Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

D Ministry of Earth Sciences

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-07-13