Environment questions from UPSC 2015

Question 1 · Climate Change Finance

Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct? 1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climat...

Question 2 · International Environmental Conventions & Organizations

With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CIT...

Question 3 · International Environmental Conventions

Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?

Question 4 · Environmental Pollution & Agriculture

What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? 1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur. 2. Increase in the acid...

Question 5 · Environmental Pollution

With reference to 'fly ash' produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building...

Question 6 · Marine Biodiversity & Conservation

With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India. 3...

Question 7 · Climate Change Finance

'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by the

Question 8 · Protected Areas of India

Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?

Question 9 · Climate Change & Forest Conservation

With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigeno...

Question 10 · Basic Ecology

Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'?

Question 11 · Biodiversity Conservation Organizations

With reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations. 2. The con...

Question 12 · National Symbols & Conservation

Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?

Question 13 · International Environmental Conventions

What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?

Question 14 · National Parks & Wetlands

Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?

Question 15 · Environmental Legislation & Governance

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the