Environment & Ecology PYQs

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1. Prelims 2017Q91Indian Environmental Laws & Bodies

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

   aIt enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.bIt no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction.cIt is endemic to a particular region of India.dBoth (b) and (c) stated above are correct in this context.
2. Prelims 2017Q95Protected Areas & Conservation

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

   aCorbett National ParkbKuno Palpur Wildlife SanctuarycMudumalai Wildlife SanctuarydSariska National Park
3. Prelims 2016Q6Climate Change

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

   apledges made by the European countries to rehabilitate refugees from the war-affected Middle Eastbplan of action outlined by the countries of the world to combat climate changeccapital contributed by the member countries in the establishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bankdplan of action outlined by the countries of the world regarding Sustainable Development Goals
4. Prelims 2016Q13International Conventions & Organisations

   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 supportive international partnerships.

   2.It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.

   3.It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.

   a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
5. Prelims 2016Q22Biodiversity & Species

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

   aSand deserts of northwest IndiabHigher Himalayas of Jammu and KashmircSalt marshes of western GujaratdWestern Ghats
6. Prelims 2016Q23Indian Environmental Laws & 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 efforts at the national level.

   3.One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.

   a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
7. Prelims 2016Q27Sustainable Agriculture & Development

   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 technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity

   2.To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities

   3.To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.

   a1 and 3 onlyb2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
8. Prelims 2016Q30Climate Change

   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 Development Mechanism : Kyoto Protocol

   Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

   a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
9. Prelims 2016Q33Indian Environmental Laws & Bodies

   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 thereby implementing the 'green accounting'

   2.Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future

   3.Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.

   a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
10. Prelims 2016Q36Renewable Energy

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

    aproduction and use of solar energy by the households/consumersbuse of piped natural gas in the kitchens of householdscinstallation of CNG kits in motor-carsdinstallation of water meters in urban households
11. Prelims 2016Q44Biodiversity & Species

    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 wild and cannot be domesticated.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 and 2 onlyb3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
12. Prelims 2016Q45Biodiversity & Species

    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 it been discovered?

    aAndaman IslandsbAnaimalai ForestscMaikala HillsdTropical rain forests of northeast
13. Prelims 2016Q52International Conventions & Organisations

    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 World Economic Forum.

    2.It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity.

    3.It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 and 2 onlyb3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
14. Prelims 2016Q53Biodiversity & Species

    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 trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
15. Prelims 2016Q54Climate Change

    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 of forest ecosystems

    3.poverty reduction

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 and 2 onlyb3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
16. Prelims 2016Q55Climate Change

    What is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol'?

    aIt is an international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissionsbIt is an initiative of the United Nations to offer financial incentives to developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adopt eco-friendly technologiescIt is an inter-governmental agreement ratified by all the member countries of the United Nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to specified levels by the year 2022dIt is one of the multilateral REDD+ initiatives hosted by the World Bank
17. Prelims 2016Q57International Conventions & Organisations

    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 on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
18. Prelims 2016Q68Protected Areas & Conservation

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

    aconstitutional reformsbGanga Action Planclinking of riversdprotection of Western Ghats
19. Prelims 2016Q78Renewable Energy

    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 given below.

    a1 and 2 onlyb3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
20. Prelims 2016Q81Renewable Energy

    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 countries of the United Nations.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2