Environment and Ecology MCQs: September 2026 Practice

41.

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.

42.

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.

43.

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

44.

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

45.

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

46.

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

47.

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

48.

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

49.

India is a signatory to which international program aimed at conserving snow leopards and their ecosystems across their range countries?

A International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List Initiative

B Global Tiger Initiative (GTI)

C Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP)

D Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)

50.

According to the first-ever Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) report released in January 2024, what is the estimated population of snow leopards in India?

A Around 350 individuals

B Around 500 individuals

C Around 718 individuals

D Around 1000 individuals

Environment & Ecology MCQs