MCQs on Environment & Ecology Current Affairs (July 2026)

1.

Which phenomenon is often associated with the rapid melting of Himalayan glaciers, leading to sudden flooding in downstream areas?

A Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)

B Tectonic plate shifting

C Desertification of the Indo-Gangetic plains

D Increased oceanic salinity

2.

The accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers poses a significant threat to which of the following?

A Long-term water security of major river basins in India

B Reduction in the frequency of landslides

C Increase in the stability of mountain slopes

D Expansion of forest cover in high-altitude regions

3.

According to the 2026 reports on Himalayan Glacial Melt, what is the primary driver of the accelerated retreat of glaciers?

A Increased volcanic activity in the region

B Anthropogenic climate change and rising global temperatures

C Decrease in annual snowfall due to natural orbital cycles

D Excessive tourism activities in the high-altitude zones

4.

What is the primary ecological significance of the mangroves targeted under the 2026 Mission?

A They act as natural barriers against cyclones and storm surges

B They are the primary source of freshwater in arid regions

C They increase soil salinity for agricultural purposes

D They prevent the formation of coral reefs

5.

Which ministry is the nodal agency for the implementation of the National Mangrove Protection and Restoration Mission 2026?

A Ministry of Earth Sciences

B Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

D Ministry of Jal Shakti

6.

The 'National Mangrove Protection and Restoration Mission' launched in 2026 aims to restore mangrove cover primarily through which approach?

A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model

B Community-led conservation and scientific plantation

C Exclusive industrial development zones

D Complete restriction of human access to coastal areas

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-07-27