Environment questions from UPSC 2016

Question 1 · National Action Plan on Climate Change

Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India? 1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets...

Question 2 · Environment - Air Pollution

In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Carbon monoxide 3. Nitro...

Question 3 · Environment - Biodiversity

Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has i...

Question 4 · Climate Change Conventions

Consider the following pairs : Terms sometimes seen in the news : Their origin 1. Annex-I Countries : Cartagena Protocol 2. Certified Emissions Reductions : Nagoya Protocol 3. Clean Developm...

Question 5 · Environment - International Conventions

What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'? 1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and support...

Question 6 · Environmental Conservation

'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to

Question 7 · Renewable Energy Initiatives

Consider the following statements : 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance includes all the member countrie...

Question 8 · Environmental Governance & Bodies

Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'? 1. River basin is the unit of planning and management. 2. It spearheads the river conservation...

Question 9 · Environment - International Initiatives

With reference to an initiative called 'The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and...

Question 10 · Climate Change Conventions

With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN an...

Question 11 · Environment - Biodiversity

With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements : 1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India. 2. It is one of the most important tr...

Question 12 · Environment - Climate Change

What is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol'?

Question 13 · Environment - Biodiversity

In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?

Question 14 · Energy Conservation

On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label? 1. Ceiling fans 2. Electric geysers 3. Tubular fluorescent lamps Select the correct answer using the code g...

Question 15 · Environment - Climate Change Mitigation

Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to 1. protection of biodiversity 2. resilience...

Question 16 · Environment - Renewable Energy

'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the

Question 17 · Environment - Sustainable Development

Consider the following statements : 1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the 'Club of Rome'. 2. The Sustainable Development Goals ha...

Question 18 · Climate Change Mitigation

The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

Question 19 · Sustainable Development Initiatives

With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements : 1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development. 2. It originated in the World Summit...

Question 20 · Environment - Biodiversity

What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India? 1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. 3. It lives in the w...

Question 21 · Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives

The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? 1. To provide modern...

Question 22 · Environment - Biodiversity

Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?