Environment & Ecology MCQs: October 2026 Current Affairs Quiz

1.

Which term is often used to describe the Himalayan region due to its vast ice reserves?

A The Third Pole

B The Frozen Desert

C The Global Heat Sink

D The Alpine Reservoir

2.

What is a major downstream consequence of the accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers?

A Permanent increase in river water levels

B Increased risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)

C Expansion of agricultural land in high altitudes

D Decrease in monsoon rainfall

3.

According to recent climate reports, what is the primary driver of the accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers?

A Increased volcanic activity

B Anthropogenic global warming

C Changes in Earth's magnetic field

D Increased snowfall in the region

4.

What is the role of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in the implementation of the Plastic Waste Management Policy?

A To provide subsidies to plastic manufacturers

B To monitor and enforce EPR targets through a centralized portal

C To design new plastic products

D To manage municipal solid waste collection directly

5.

Which of the following plastic items are currently prohibited under India's Plastic Waste Management Rules?

A PET bottles for beverages

B Multi-layered packaging

C Single-use plastic items with low utility and high littering potential

D Industrial plastic containers

6.

Under the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, what is the primary responsibility of Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) regarding plastic waste?

A Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

B Direct disposal in landfills

C Exporting waste to other countries

D Complete ban on plastic production

Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-10-01