MCQs on Environment & Ecology: August 2026 Current Affairs

1.

Which term is often used to describe the Hindu Kush Himalayan region due to its massive ice reserves?

A The Third Pole

B The Frozen Desert

C The Global Water Tower

D The Alpine Reservoir

2.

What is the potential long-term impact of accelerated Himalayan glacier melt on major river systems in India?

A Permanent increase in water flow throughout the year

B Initial increase in discharge followed by severe water scarcity

C No impact on river discharge

D Decrease in the frequency of floods

3.

According to recent UN-backed climate reports, what is the primary driver of accelerated glacier melt in the Hindu Kush Himalayas?

A Increased volcanic activity in the region

B Anthropogenic global warming and rising greenhouse gas emissions

C Natural orbital shifts of the Earth

D Decrease in solar radiation reaching the surface

4.

Under the Amrit Sarovar initiative, what is the minimum size of the pond to be rejuvenated?

A 0.5 acres

B 1 acre

C 2 acres

D 5 acres

5.

Which ministry is the nodal agency for the implementation of the Amrit Sarovar mission?

A Ministry of Jal Shakti

B Ministry of Rural Development

C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

D Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

6.

What is the primary objective of the 'Amrit Sarovar Sanrakshan Abhiyan' launched by the Government of India?

A To promote industrial fishing in inland water bodies

B To rejuvenate and conserve water bodies for sustainable water security

C To convert wetlands into urban real estate projects

D To increase the use of chemical fertilizers in agricultural fields

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-08-03