Environment questions from UPSC 2019

Question 1 · Ecology

Consider the following statements : 1. Some species of turtles are herbivores. 2. Some species of fish are herbivores. 3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores. 4. Some species of sn...

Question 2 · Environmental Pollution

In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as

Question 3 · Environmental Pollution

Why is there a great concern about the 'microbeads' that are released into environment?

Question 4 · Environmental Pollution

Consider the following statements : 1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment. 2. Cattle release ammonia into environment. 3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen...

Question 5 · Climate Change

Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of 'methane hydrate'? 1. Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits. 2. Large deposits of 'm...

Question 6 · Environmental Conventions & Laws

Consider the following statements : 1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India. 2....

Question 7 · Protected Areas

Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?

Question 8 · Protected Areas

Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?

Question 9 · Environmental Legislation

Consider the following statements : 1. As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels. 2. People's participation i...

Question 10 · Environmental Legislation

Consider the following statements : 1. As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas. 2. As per the Schedul...

Question 11 · Biodiversity

Consider the following pairs : Wildlife : Naturally found in 1. Blue-finned Mahseer : Cauvery River 2. Irrawaddy Dolphin : Chambal River 3. Rusty-spotted Cat : Eastern Ghats Which of the pai...

Question 12 · Environmental Governance

Consider the following statements : The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to 1. state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental...

Question 13 · Environmental Governance

As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?

Question 14 · Sustainable Resources

Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of

Question 15 · Air Pollution

Consider the following : 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Methane 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?