MCQs on Environment & Ecology Current Affairs

1.

Which committee is famously associated with the conservation and protection of the Western Ghats?

A Kasturirangan Committee

B Verma Committee

C Sarkaria Commission

D Nanavati Commission

2.

Why is the Western Ghats region considered a global biodiversity hotspot?

A Due to its high level of industrialization

B Due to its high endemism and significant threat to its ecosystem

C Because it is the largest desert in India

D Because it has no human population

3.

Which international organization has recently provided significant funding for the Western Ghats Biodiversity Conservation Project in 2026?

A Global Environment Facility (GEF)

B World Trade Organization

C International Monetary Fund

D OPEC

4.

Which of the following is a key target of India's Green Hydrogen Mission?

A Achieving 5 MMT annual green hydrogen production capacity by 2030

B Exporting all produced hydrogen to Europe

C Replacing all petrol vehicles with hydrogen vehicles by 2027

D Reducing solar energy production

5.

Which ministry is the nodal agency for the National Green Hydrogen Mission in India?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Power

C Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

D Ministry of Heavy Industries

6.

What is the primary objective of the National Green Hydrogen Mission Phase II launched in 2026?

A To increase coal-based power generation

B To scale up domestic electrolyzer manufacturing and reduce production costs

C To ban the use of electric vehicles in India

D To privatize all national parks

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-08-27