Environment & Ecology MCQs: 2026

1.

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) is an initiative under which Union Ministry?

A Ministry of Power

B Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

D Ministry of Science and Technology

2.

Which of the following is a key focus area for the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Phase II?

A Development of renewable energy sources.

B Implementation of city-specific action plans for air pollution reduction.

C Promoting water conservation techniques.

D Enhancing disaster management capabilities.

3.

The Government of India has approved Phase II of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). What is the primary goal of NCAP?

A To promote the use of electric vehicles in urban areas.

B To reduce particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) concentration in non-attainment cities.

C To increase forest cover across the country.

D To regulate industrial emissions nationwide.

4.

Citizen science initiatives, like the one launched by the NBA, contribute significantly to which of the following?

A International trade agreements for biodiversity products.

B The development of new pharmaceutical drugs.

C Enhanced biodiversity monitoring and data collection for policy-making.

D The regulation of genetically modified organisms.

5.

Which organization is responsible for the implementation of India's National Biodiversity Authority's new citizen science initiative?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)

C Botanical Survey of India (BSI)

D Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)

6.

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) recently launched a new citizen science initiative. What is the primary objective of this initiative?

A To monitor and report invasive alien species.

B To collect data on local biodiversity and species distribution.

C To promote traditional knowledge related to biodiversity conservation.

D To facilitate the exchange of genetic resources.

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-09-16