Environment & Ecology MCQs: Renewable Energy & Biodiversity

1.

Which of the following is a key feature of the 2026 conservation plan regarding local communities?

A Complete relocation of tribal populations

B Community-led forest management and sustainable livelihood support

C Restriction of all forest produce collection

D Mandatory industrial employment for all residents

2.

Which committee's recommendations are often cited as the foundation for the current conservation policies in the Western Ghats?

A Kasturirangan Committee

B Verma Committee

C Kelkar Committee

D Sivaraman Committee

3.

The 'Western Ghats Biodiversity Conservation Initiative 2026' focuses on which of the following primary objectives?

A Expansion of industrial mining zones

B Restoration of ecological corridors and habitat connectivity

C Promotion of large-scale monoculture plantations

D Privatization of protected forest areas

4.

What is a major challenge currently faced by India's renewable energy sector regarding grid integration?

A Lack of sunlight and wind availability

B Intermittency and variability of renewable power

C Excessive cost of solar panels

D Ban on foreign investment in renewables

5.

Which scheme was launched by the Government of India to promote rooftop solar installations in households to support the energy transition?

A PM-KUSUM

B PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

C Green Energy Corridor Project

D National Solar Mission

6.

As of 2026, what is India's stated target for non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity under its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?

A 400 GW

B 500 GW

C 600 GW

D 750 GW

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-09-24