UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Why has NGT cleared the Nicobar project?

Q1. Which of the following are correctly identified as components of the 'Holistic Development of Great Nicobar' project that the NGT addressed in its 2026 order?

  1. International Container Transshipment Terminal (deep-sea port)
  2. 450 MVA gas- and solar-based power plant
  3. Inland waterway freight corridor to the Indian mainland
  4. International (dual-use) airport
  • A. 1 and 3 only
  • B. 2 and 4 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. As part of the safeguards accepted for the Great Nicobar project, how many wildlife corridors are to be provided for the safe movement of animals?

  • A. 4
  • B. 6
  • C. 8
  • D. 12

Q3. The Great Nicobar project cleared by the NGT in 2026 is being executed by which one of the following as the implementing agency?

  • A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO)
  • B. NITI Aayog
  • C. Sagarmala Development Company Limited
  • D. Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited