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Environment & Ecology MCQs - 2026-10-23

1.
Which phenomenon describes the formation of unstable lakes due to the rapid melting of glaciers in the Himalayas?
A GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood)
B Eutrophication
C Desertification
D Tsunami
2.
The 'Third Pole' is a term often used to refer to which region due to its massive ice reserves?
A The Andes Mountains
B The Hindu Kush-Himalayan region
C The Alps
D The Rocky Mountains
3.
According to recent scientific assessments, what is the primary driver of the accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers?
A Volcanic activity
B Anthropogenic climate change
C Increased tectonic plate movement
D Changes in Earth's magnetic field
4.
Mangroves are highly effective in carbon sequestration. Which term is used to describe the carbon stored in coastal and marine ecosystems?
A Blue Carbon
B Green Carbon
C Brown Carbon
D Black Carbon
5.
Which nodal ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the National Mangrove Restoration initiatives in India?
A Ministry of Earth Sciences
B Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
D Ministry of Jal Shakti
6.
The 'MISHTI' (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) scheme, which focuses on mangrove restoration, was officially announced in which Union Budget?
A Union Budget 2022-23
B Union Budget 2023-24
C Union Budget 2024-25
D Union Budget 2021-22
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