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Daily-mcqs 07 Apr 2026
Q1:
With reference to wetlands in India, consider the following statements: 1. Construction of permanent structures in notified wetlands is prohibited under Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. 2. Wetlands are legally protected under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 3. All wetlands in India are directly managed by the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct – Permanent construction (roads, buildings) is prohibited.
Statement 2: Correct – Wetland Rules, 2017 are notified under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Statement 3: Incorrect – Wetlands are managed by State Wetland Authorities, not directly by the Centre.
Q2:
Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Tribunal: 1. It was established under the Constitution of India. 2. It can take suo motu cognisance of environmental issues. 3. It applies the Polluter Pays Principle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The NGT is a statutory body, not a constitutional one. It was established by an Act of Parliament—the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010—and not directly by the Constitution of India.
Statement 2 is correct: Although the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Act, 2010, does not expressly mention it, the Supreme Court of India ruled in 2021 (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Ankita Sinha) that the NGT has the power to take suo motu cognisance (action on its own) of environmental issues to safeguard the right to life under Article 21.
Statement 3 is correct: Under Section 20 of the NGT Act, 2010, the Tribunal is mandated to apply the Polluter Pays Principle, alongside the principles of Sustainable Development and the Precautionary Principle, while passing any order, decision, or award.
Q3:
With reference to the Benchmark Issuance Strategy (BIS), consider the following statements: 1. It standardizes the maturity period of State Development Loans (SDLs). 2. It introduces a pre-announced borrowing calendar for states. 3. It eliminates the role of the Reserve Bank of India in state borrowing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct – BIS introduces standardized tenors (e.g., 5, 10, 15 years).
Statement 2: Correct – A pre-determined issuance calendar improves transparency.
Statement 3: Incorrect – Reserve Bank of India continues to manage and facilitate state borrowing.
Q4:
With reference to the Ganga Water Treaty, consider the following statements: 1. It was signed for a duration of 30 years. 2. It deals with sharing of Teesta river waters. 3. It is set to expire in 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct – This treaty was signed on December 12, 1996, and has a duration of 30 years.
Statement 2: Incorrect – The Ganga Water Treaty specifically pertains to the sharing of the waters of the River Ganga at the Farakka Barrage. The issue of the Teesta River is distinct and is not part of the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty.
Statement 3: InCorrect – The 30-year treaty signed in 1996 is set to expire in December 2026.
Q5:
Consider the following statements: 1. Bangladesh is India’s largest trading partner in South Asia. 2. India has extended 8 billion Lines of Credit (LoC) to Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: None
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Bangladesh has emerged as India’s largest trading partner in the South Asian region. In recent fiscal years, bilateral trade has remained substantial, with India’s exports to Bangladesh reaching approximately $12.05 billion in FY 2023-24.
Statement 2 is correct: India has extended several Lines of Credit (LoC) to Bangladesh for various infrastructure and development projects. Since 2010, India has extended three LoCs totaling approximately $8 billion, supporting sectors such as railways, roads, shipping, and ports.
Q6:
With reference to tar balls, consider the following statements: 1. They are formed due to weathering of crude oil in seawater. 2. They consist mainly of light hydrocarbons. 3. They can combine with sand and marine debris to form solid lumps. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct – Tar balls form due to weathering of oil spills.
Statement 2: Incorrect – They consist of heavy hydrocarbons, not light ones.
Statement 3: Correct – They combine with sand/debris to form sticky lumps.
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