Environment & Ecology MCQs - October 30, 2026

121.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?

A Rainfed Area Development (RAD)

B Soil Health and Fertility Management (SHFM)

C Water Use Efficiency (WUE)

D National Food Security Mission (NFSM)

122.

Under which overarching national initiative was the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) launched?

A National Health Mission

B National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

C National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

D National Education Policy

123.

The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) aims to promote sustainable agriculture practices in India. Which of the following is a key objective of NMSA?

A To increase the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

B To promote climate-resilient agriculture and improve soil health.

C To exclusively focus on organic farming methods.

D To reduce government subsidies for agricultural inputs.

124.

The 'All India Tiger Estimation' report, a crucial document for tracking tiger numbers, is typically released by which organization?

A Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

B National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

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

D All of the above

125.

Which of the following is a key factor contributing to the remarkable growth of the tiger population in India's protected reserves?

A Increased human encroachment into tiger habitats

B Effective conservation strategies and habitat management

C Reduced anti-poaching efforts

D Decline in prey base due to habitat degradation

126.

According to the latest comprehensive tiger census data available in 2026, what is the approximate total tiger population in India?

A Around 2,500

B Around 3,000

C Around 3,500

D Around 4,000

127.

What is a major policy initiative by the Indian government to promote solar power adoption, which has contributed to its capacity growth?

A National Electric Mobility Mission Plan

B Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

C National Solar Mission (now part of National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency)

D Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission

128.

Which international agreement serves as a primary driver for India's accelerated solar power capacity expansion?

A Kyoto Protocol

B Paris Agreement

C Montreal Protocol

D Basel Convention

129.

As of 2026, what is India's approximate installed solar power capacity, reflecting its commitment to climate goals?

A Around 100 GW

B Around 150 GW

C Around 200 GW

D Around 250 GW

130.

Which international convention is the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 primarily aimed at implementing in India?

A Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

B CITES

C Ramsar Convention

D Bonn Convention