UPSC Prelims Previous Year Questions

Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental ConventionsUNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP ProcessEasy

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Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP Process · The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
Related topics:: Climate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral Decarbonisation

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2016 · Q6

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

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Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental ConventionsUNCCD, Global Environmental Institutions and FinanceMedium

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Tags:: UNCCD, Global Environmental Institutions and Finance · What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'?
Related topics:: Desert and Semi-Arid Ecosystems

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2016 · Q13

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.

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Environment & EcologySpecies and Wildlife ConservationSpecies Identification, Ecology and DistributionEasy

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Tags:: Species Identification, Ecology and Distribution · In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?
Related topics:: Peninsular Plateau, Hills and Residual Relief

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2016 · Q22

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

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Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Laws, Policies and InstitutionsEnvironmental Institutions, Tribunals and ComplianceMedium

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Tags:: Environmental Institutions, Tribunals and Compliance · Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'?
Related topics:: Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent · Indian Drainage, River Basins and River Systems

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2016 · Q23

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.

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Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental ConventionsUNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP ProcessMedium

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Type:: Pairs
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Tags:: UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP Process · Consider the following pairs :
Related topics:: Climate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral Decarbonisation

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2016 · Q30

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?

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Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Laws, Policies and InstitutionsEnvironmental Policies, Missions and Restoration FrameworksMedium

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Tags:: Environmental Policies, Missions and Restoration Frameworks · Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India?
Related topics:: Carbon Removal, Sequestration and Negative Emissions

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2016 · Q33

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.

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Environment & EcologyBiodiversityEcosystem Services and Natural CapitalMedium

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Tags:: Ecosystem Services and Natural Capital · With reference to an initiative called 'The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the following statements is/are correct?
Related topics:: Natural Capital and Environmental Accounting

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2016 · Q52

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.

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Environment & EcologySpecies and Wildlife ConservationSpecies Identification, Ecology and DistributionMedium

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Skill:: Connecting topics
Tags:: Species Identification, Ecology and Distribution · With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements :
Related topics:: Endemic, Keystone, Flagship and Indicator Species · Peninsular Plateau, Hills and Residual Relief

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2016 · Q53

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?

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Environment & EcologyClimate ChangeClimate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral DecarbonisationMedium

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Type:: Statement based
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Tags:: Climate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral Decarbonisation · Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Related topics:: Poverty, Inequality and Social Mobility · Biodiversity Threats and Drivers of Loss

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2016 · Q54

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.

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Environment & EcologyClimate ChangeEmission Sources, Inventories and Carbon FootprintsEasy

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Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Emission Sources, Inventories and Carbon Footprints · What is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol'?
Related topics:: Climate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral Decarbonisation

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2016 · Q55

What is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol'?

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Environment & EcologySustainable Development and Environmental SolutionsSustainable Development Goals, Consumption, Production and EPRMedium

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Tags:: Sustainable Development Goals, Consumption, Production and EPR · With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements :
Related topics:: Sustainable Development Goals and Global Development Governance

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2016 · Q57

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?

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Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Laws, Policies and InstitutionsEnvironmental Impact Assessment, CRZ and ClearancesEasy

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Skill:: Connecting topics
Tags:: Environmental Impact Assessment, CRZ and Clearances · 'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to
Related topics:: Endemism, Hotspots and Megadiversity · Peninsular Plateau, Hills and Residual Relief

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2016 · Q68

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

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Environment & EcologySustainable Development and Environmental SolutionsRenewable Energy and Energy Transition SolutionsMedium

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Tags:: Renewable Energy and Energy Transition Solutions · Consider the following statements :
Related topics:: UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP Process · India-European Union and Europe Relations

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2016 · Q81

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?

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Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementAmbient Air Pollution and Air QualityMedium

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Tags:: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality · In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?

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2016 · Q86

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. Nitrogen dioxide 4. Sulfur dioxide 5. Methane Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Environment & EcologySpecies and Wildlife ConservationSpecies Identification, Ecology and DistributionEasy

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Tags:: Species Identification, Ecology and Distribution · Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?

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2016 · Q90

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

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Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental ConventionsUNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP ProcessMedium

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Tags:: UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP Process · With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Related topics:: Climate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral Decarbonisation

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2016 · Q97

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 and it will go into effect in 2017. 2. The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2 °C or even 1·5 °C above pre-industrial levels. 3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Themes in Environment & Ecology· 11

PYQs on Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2016

Environment & Ecology

Themes in Environment & Ecology· 11

PYQs on Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2016

Prelims 2016, question 6: UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP Process

Prelims 2016, question 13: UNCCD, Global Environmental Institutions and Finance

Prelims 2016, question 22: Species Identification, Ecology and Distribution

Prelims 2016, question 23: Environmental Institutions, Tribunals and Compliance

Prelims 2016, question 30: UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP Process

Prelims 2016, question 33: Environmental Policies, Missions and Restoration Frameworks

Prelims 2016, question 52: Ecosystem Services and Natural Capital

Prelims 2016, question 53: Species Identification, Ecology and Distribution

Prelims 2016, question 54: Climate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral Decarbonisation

Prelims 2016, question 55: Emission Sources, Inventories and Carbon Footprints

Prelims 2016, question 57: Sustainable Development Goals, Consumption, Production and EPR

Prelims 2016, question 68: Environmental Impact Assessment, CRZ and Clearances

Prelims 2016, question 81: Renewable Energy and Energy Transition Solutions

Prelims 2016, question 86: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality

Prelims 2016, question 90: Species Identification, Ecology and Distribution

Prelims 2016, question 97: UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP Process