UPSC Prelims Previous Year Questions

Environment & EcologySpecies and Wildlife ConservationWildlife Corridors, Connectivity and Human-Wildlife ConflictEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Connecting topics
Tags:: Wildlife Corridors, Connectivity and Human-Wildlife Conflict · Species and Wildlife Conservation
Related topics:: Tiger Reserves, Elephant Reserves and Species Landscapes · Peninsular Plateau, Hills and Residual Relief

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2017 · Q4

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?

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Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental ConventionsCITES, CMS and International Wildlife AgreementsMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: CITES, CMS and International Wildlife Agreements · International Environmental Conventions
Related topics:: Wildlife Protection Law and Enforcement

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2017 · Q6

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. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementIndustrial Pollution Control, Adsorption and RemediationMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Industrial Pollution Control, Adsorption and Remediation · Pollution and Waste Management
Related topics:: Industrial, Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology

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2017 · Q14

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 biodegradation process that occurs in nature. 2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms. 3. Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Environment & EcologyEcology FundamentalsSpecies Interactions and Community EcologyMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Species Interactions and Community Ecology · Ecology Fundamentals
Related topics:: Food Chains, Food Webs and Trophic Dynamics · Ecosystem Services and Natural Capital

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2017 · Q21

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 affected. 2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants. 3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Environment & EcologyClimate ChangeCarbon Removal, Sequestration and Negative EmissionsMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Carbon Removal, Sequestration and Negative Emissions · Climate Change
Related topics:: Conventional Energy Resources and Petroleum Geography

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2017 · Q25

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. Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams 2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs 3. Subterranean deep saline formations Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Laws, Policies and InstitutionsWildlife Protection Law and EnforcementMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Wildlife Protection Law and Enforcement · Environmental Laws, Policies and Institutions
Related topics:: Threatened Species and IUCN Red List

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2017 · Q35

According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law? 1. Gharial 2. Indian wild ass 3. Wild buffalo Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Environment & EcologyClimate ChangeClimate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral DecarbonisationMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Connecting topics
Tags:: Climate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral Decarbonisation · Climate Change
Related topics:: Climate Finance and Carbon Markets · India-European Union and Europe Relations

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2017 · Q52

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 support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets. 3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementWater Pollution, Eutrophication and EffluentEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent · Pollution and Waste Management
Related topics:: Lakes, Ponds and Freshwater Ecology

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2017 · Q59

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for

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Environment & EcologyClimate ChangeClimate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral DecarbonisationMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Connecting topics
Tags:: Climate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral Decarbonisation · Climate Change
Related topics:: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality · UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP Process

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2017 · Q65

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 on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Environment & EcologySpecies and Wildlife ConservationSpecies Identification, Ecology and DistributionEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Species Identification, Ecology and Distribution · Species and Wildlife Conservation
Related topics:: Rivers, Streams and Riparian Ecosystems

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2017 · Q67

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

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Environment & EcologyPollution and Waste ManagementToxic Chemicals, Pesticides and Persistent Organic PollutantsMedium

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Type:: Pairs
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Toxic Chemicals, Pesticides and Persistent Organic Pollutants · Pollution and Waste Management
Related topics:: Food Safety, Quality Control and Processing Standards

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2017 · Q73

Consider the following pairs: Commonly used / consumed materials : Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them 1. Lipstick : Lead 2. Soft drinks : Brominated vegetable oils 3. Chinese fast food : Monosodium glutamate Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Environment & EcologyProtected Areas and Conservation LandscapesTiger Reserves, Elephant Reserves and Species LandscapesEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Tiger Reserves, Elephant Reserves and Species Landscapes · Protected Areas and Conservation Landscapes
Related topics:: Internet of Things, Sensors and Smart Systems

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2017 · Q80

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

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Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Laws, Policies and InstitutionsWildlife Protection Law and EnforcementEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Wildlife Protection Law and Enforcement · Environmental Laws, Policies and Institutions
Related topics:: Threatened Species and IUCN Red List

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2017 · Q91

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

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Environment & EcologySpecies and Wildlife ConservationSpecies Recovery and ReintroductionEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Species Recovery and Reintroduction · Species and Wildlife Conservation
Related topics:: National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries

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2017 · Q95

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

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Themes in Environment & Ecology· 11

PYQs on Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2017

Environment & Ecology

Themes in Environment & Ecology· 11

PYQs on Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2017

Prelims 2017, question 4: Wildlife Corridors, Connectivity and Human-Wildlife Conflict

Prelims 2017, question 6: CITES, CMS and International Wildlife Agreements

Prelims 2017, question 14: Industrial Pollution Control, Adsorption and Remediation

Prelims 2017, question 21: Species Interactions and Community Ecology

Prelims 2017, question 25: Carbon Removal, Sequestration and Negative Emissions

Prelims 2017, question 35: Wildlife Protection Law and Enforcement

Prelims 2017, question 52: Climate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral Decarbonisation

Prelims 2017, question 59: Water Pollution, Eutrophication and Effluent

Prelims 2017, question 65: Climate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral Decarbonisation

Prelims 2017, question 67: Species Identification, Ecology and Distribution

Prelims 2017, question 73: Toxic Chemicals, Pesticides and Persistent Organic Pollutants

Prelims 2017, question 80: Tiger Reserves, Elephant Reserves and Species Landscapes

Prelims 2017, question 91: Wildlife Protection Law and Enforcement

Prelims 2017, question 95: Species Recovery and Reintroduction