Environment questions from UPSC 2017

Question 1 · Climate Change Initiatives

Consider the following statements : 1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries. 2. The CCAC focuses o...

Question 2 · Ecology and Ecosystems

Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences ? 1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely...

Question 3 · Wildlife Conservation Initiatives

The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

Question 4 · Sustainable Agriculture

Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture ? 1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land 2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field 3. Allowing crop residu...

Question 5 · Protected Areas & Biogeography

From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?

Question 6 · Environmental Organizations

Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC) : 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 2....

Question 7 · Environmental Pollution Indicators

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for

Question 8 · Pollution Control Technologies

In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique ? 1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegra...

Question 9 · Wildlife Translocation & Conservation Sites

Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites?

Question 10 · International Environmental Initiatives

With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative of the European Union. 2. It provides technical and financial sup...

Question 11 · Renewable Energy

It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry ? 1. Production of algae based biofuels is possibl...

Question 12 · Wildlife Conservation

If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit ?

Question 13 · Wildlife Protection Legislation

In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?

Question 14 · Climate Change Mitigation

In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the following can be the potential sites for carbon sequestration? 1. Aba...