Environment & Ecology MCQs India: Climate, Wildlife, Renewables

1.

As of 2026, which Indian government body is often involved in the formulation and implementation of policies related to coastal zone management and ecosystem restoration?

A Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

C Ministry of Tribal Affairs

D Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

2.

Which of the following is a critical component of coastal ecosystem restoration efforts?

A Construction of large concrete seawalls.

B Planting of native mangrove species and other coastal vegetation.

C Dredging of coastal waterways for increased shipping traffic.

D Conversion of wetlands into commercial real estate.

3.

What is a key objective of the new policy framework aimed at boosting coastal ecosystem restoration in India (as of 2026)?

A To promote industrial development along the coastline.

B To enhance the resilience of coastal communities and ecosystems against climate change impacts and pollution.

C To encourage large-scale aquaculture farms in mangrove areas.

D To reduce the area of protected marine zones.

4.

Besides protected areas, what is a significant challenge for tiger conservation in India as of 2026?

A Overpopulation of prey species within protected areas.

B Increased human-tiger conflict due to habitat fragmentation and encroachment.

C Lack of suitable breeding grounds within reserves.

D Excessive rainfall impacting tiger habitats.

5.

Which organization conducts the All India Tiger Estimation, a comprehensive survey of the country's tiger population?

A Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

B National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

C Both WII and NTCA, in collaboration

D Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

6.

According to the latest available reports (as of 2026), what has been the general trend of the tiger population in India's protected areas?

A A significant decline due to habitat loss.

B A steady increase attributed to conservation efforts.

C A stagnant population with no significant change.

D A sharp increase followed by a rapid decline.

7.

As of 2026, which ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation and oversight of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Power

C Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

D Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

8.

What is the primary method for producing 'green' hydrogen, as targeted by India's initiatives?

A Steam methane reforming using natural gas.

B Electrolysis of water using renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.

C Gasification of coal.

D Partial oxidation of heavy fuel oil.

9.

Which of the following is a primary goal of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023?

A To become the world's largest exporter of fossil fuels.

B To reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports and become a global hub for green hydrogen production and export.

C To exclusively use green hydrogen for all domestic energy needs, phasing out all other sources.

D To develop nuclear fusion technology for energy production.

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-09-25