Environment

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21 questions

2019 · Question 18 · Protected Areas
Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
Choose your answer(a)Manas National Park(b)Namdapha National Park(c)Neora Valley National Park(d)Valley of Flowers National Park
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 22 · Species
Consider the following statements : 1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. 2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. 3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 25 · Climate Change
In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?
Choose your answer(a)Creating the artificial rains in some regions(b)Reducing the frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones(c)Reducing the adverse effects of solar wind on the Earth(d)Reducing the global warming
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 26 · Waste Management
In the context of which one of the following are the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification’ mentioned?
Choose your answer(a)Extraction of rare earth elements(b)Natural gas extraction technologies(c)Hydrogen fuel-based automobiles(d)Waste-to-energy technologies
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 27 · Protected Areas
Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
Choose your answer(a)Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve(b)Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park(c)Kaundinya, Gundla Brahmeswaram and Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi National Park(d)Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 28 · Species
Consider the following statements : 1. Some species of turtles are herbivores. 2. Some species of fish are herbivores. 3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores. 4. Some species of snakes are viviparous. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 3 only(b)2, 3 and 4 only(c)2 and 4 only(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 29 · Species
Consider the following pairs : Wildlife | Naturally found in 1. Blue-finned Mahseer | Cauvery River 2. Irrawaddy Dolphin | Chambal River 3. Rusty-spotted Cat | Eastern Ghats Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 30 · Pollution
Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into environment?
Choose your answer(a)They are considered harmful to marine ecosystems.(b)They are considered to cause skin cancer in children.(c)They are small enough to be absorbed by crop plants in irrigated fields.(d)They are often found to be used as food adulterants.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 31 · Species
Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
Choose your answer(a)anti-malarial drug(b)biodiesel(c)pulp for paper industry(d)textile fibre
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 33 · Conservation
Consider the following States : 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Maharashtra 4. Odisha With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?
Choose your answer(a)2–3–1–4(b)2–3–4–1(c)3–2–4–1(d)3–2–1–4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 34 · Climate Change
Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate’? 1. Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits. 2. Large deposits of ‘methane hydrate’ are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor. 3. Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 35 · Pollution
Consider the following : 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Methane 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2, 3 and 4 only(c)1 and 4 only(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 39 · Pollution
In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
Choose your answer(a)pesticides in agriculture(b)preservatives in processed foods(c)fruit-ripening agents(d)moisturising agents in cosmetics
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 40 · Environmental Laws
Consider the following statements : 1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India. 2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention. 3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 41 · Pollution
Consider the following statements : 1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment. 2. Cattle release ammonia into environment. 3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into environment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 3 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)2 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 43 · Pollution
In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements : 1. The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions. 2. H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions. 3. Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be blended with CNG as fuel for buses. 4. H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than CNG. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)4 only(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 55 · Environmental Laws
Consider the following statements : 1. As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas. 2. As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, bamboo is a minor forest produce. 3. The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 allows ownership of minor forest produce to forest dwellers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 58 · Environmental Laws
Consider the following statements : The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to 1. state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure and manner in which it is sought 2. lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 59 · Waste Management
As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
Choose your answer(a)Waste generator has to segregate waste into five categories.(b)The Rules are applicable to notified urban local bodies, notified towns and all industrial townships only.(c)The Rules provide for exact and elaborate criteria for the identification of sites for landfills and waste processing facilities.(d)It is mandatory on the part of waste generator that the waste generated in one district cannot be moved to another district.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 68 · Environmental Laws
Consider the following statements : 1. As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels. 2. People’s participation is mandatory in the compensatory afforestation programmes carried out under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 78 · Waste Management
In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
Choose your answer(a)The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998(b)The Recycled Plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999(c)The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011(d)The Food Safety and Standard Regulations, 2011
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?

Consider the following statements : 1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. 2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. 3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?

In the context of which one of the following are the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification’ mentioned?

Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?

Consider the following statements : 1. Some species of turtles are herbivores. 2. Some species of fish are herbivores. 3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores. 4. Some species of snakes are viviparous. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following pairs : Wildlife | Naturally found in 1. Blue-finned Mahseer | Cauvery River 2. Irrawaddy Dolphin | Chambal River 3. Rusty-spotted Cat | Eastern Ghats Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into environment?

Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of

Consider the following States : 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Maharashtra 4. Odisha With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?

Consider the following : 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Methane 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?

In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as

Consider the following statements : 1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment. 2. Cattle release ammonia into environment. 3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into environment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?

In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?