Environment questions from UPSC 2020

Question 1 · Sustainable Agriculture

In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture ? 1. Crop diversification 2. Legume intensification 3. Tensiometer use 4. Vert...

Question 2 · Biodiversity

With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are

Question 3 · Sustainable Infrastructure

In rural road construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or to reduce carbon footprint ? 1. Copper slag 2. Cold mix asphalt techno...

Question 4 · Biodiversity - Species & Protected Areas

Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively grami...

Question 5 · Protected Areas

With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct ? 1. It is spread over two districts. 2. There is no human habitation inside the Park. 3. It is...

Question 6 · Environmental Technology - Waste Utilization

Steel slag can be the material for which of the following? 1. Construction of base road 2. Improvement of agricultural soil 3. Production of cement Select the correct answer using the code g...

Question 7 · Biodiversity - Species & Protected Areas

Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat ? 1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Gangotri National Park 3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Mana...

Question 8 · Geography - Protected Areas & River Basins

Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin ? 1. Nagarhole National Park 2. Papikonda National Park 3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve 4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Sele...

Question 9 · Biodiversity - Animal Characteristics

With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements : 1. The leader of an elephant group is a female. 2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months. 3. An elephant can n...

Question 10 · Agriculture - Sustainable Farming

What is the use of biochar in farming ? 1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming. 2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of...

Question 11 · Protected Areas

Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat"?

Question 12 · Environmental Pollution - Thermal Power Plants

Consider the following statements : 1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury. 2. Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment. 3. High as...

Question 13 · Environment - Wildlife Protection Act

If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?

Question 14 · Environmental Pollution

Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution? 1. Automobile exhaust 2. Tobacco smoke 3. Wood burning 4. Using varnished wooden furniture 5. Using products...

Question 15 · Renewable Energy

According to India's National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels ? 1. Cassava 2. Damaged wheat grains 3. Groundnut seeds 4...

Question 16 · Environment - Water Resources

Consider the following statements : 1. 36% of India's districts are classified as "overexploited" or "critical" by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA). 2. CGWA was formed under the Env...

Question 17 · Climate Change Economics

Which one of the following statements best describes the term 'Social Cost of Carbon'? It is a measure, in monetary value, of the

Question 18 · Sustainable Agriculture

What is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture ? 1. Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of previous crop. 2. Without the need for nursery of rice sap...