UPSC Prelims Previous Year Questions

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

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Connecting topics
Tags:: Environmental Institutions, Tribunals and Compliance · Environmental Laws, Policies and Institutions
Related topics:: Ambient Air Pollution and Air Quality · Tribunals and Quasi-Judicial Bodies

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2018 · Q4

How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)? 1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government. 2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Environment & EcologyBiodiversityBiodiversity Threats and Drivers of LossEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Biodiversity Threats and Drivers of Loss · Biodiversity
Related topics:: Threatened Species and IUCN Red List

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2018 · Q60

The term "sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction" is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of

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Environment & EcologySpecies and Wildlife ConservationInvasive Alien SpeciesEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Invasive Alien Species · Species and Wildlife Conservation

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2018 · Q86

Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news?

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Environment & EcologyAquatic, Wetland and Marine EcosystemsCoral Reefs and Reef EcologyMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Coral Reefs and Reef Ecology · Aquatic, Wetland and Marine Ecosystems
Related topics:: Ecosystem Services and Natural Capital

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2018 · Q87

Consider the following statements: 1. Most of the world’s coral reefs are in tropical waters. 2. More than one-third of the world’s coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines. 3. Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP Process · International Environmental Conventions
Related topics:: Climate Mitigation Pathways and Sectoral Decarbonisation

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2018 · Q88

“Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now” is an initiative launched by

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Environment & EcologyProtected Areas and Conservation LandscapesNational Parks and Wildlife SanctuariesEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries · Protected Areas and Conservation Landscapes

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2018 · Q94

In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?

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Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Laws, Policies and InstitutionsForest Conservation Law and Forest GovernanceMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Connecting topics
Tags:: Forest Conservation Law and Forest Governance · Environmental Laws, Policies and Institutions
Related topics:: Eco-Sensitive Zones and Buffer Areas · Fifth and Sixth Schedules and Tribal Areas

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2018 · Q98

Consider the following statements: 1. The definition of “Critical Wildlife Habitat” is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006. 2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights. 3. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Themes in Environment & Ecology· 11

PYQs on Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2018

Environment & Ecology

Themes in Environment & Ecology· 11

PYQs on Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2018

Prelims 2018, question 4: Environmental Institutions, Tribunals and Compliance

Prelims 2018, question 60: Biodiversity Threats and Drivers of Loss

Prelims 2018, question 86: Invasive Alien Species

Prelims 2018, question 87: Coral Reefs and Reef Ecology

Prelims 2018, question 88: UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP Process

Prelims 2018, question 94: National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Prelims 2018, question 98: Forest Conservation Law and Forest Governance