UPSC Prelims 2014 Environment & Ecology

UPSC Prelims 2014 Environment & Ecology PYQs — start a timed practice test with explanations. 27 questions.

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Ancient History 1 Art & Culture 15 Economy 13 Environment & Ecology 27 Geography 12 Indian Polity 10 International Relations 4 Medieval History 1 Modern History 5 Science & Technology 11 Social Issues & Schemes 1

Question 1 Hard

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?

Question 2 Medium

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Earth Hour’: 1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO. 2. It is a movement in which the participants switch off the light...

Question 3 Medium

In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation 3. Tropical climate Select the correct answer...

Question 4 Medium

Consider the following statements: 1. Maize can be used for the production of starch. 2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel. 3. Alcoholic bever...

Question 5 Medium

With reference to the Neem tree, consider the following statements: 1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and ...

Question 6 Medium

Consider the following international agreements: 1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2. The United Nations Convention to Co...

Question 7 Medium

What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’? 1. Prevention of soil runoff 2. Linking the country’s perennial rivers with sea...

Question 8 Medium

With reference to a conservation organization called Wetlands International, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an intergovernmental organizati...

Question 9 Medium

With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements : 1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and ...

Question 10 Medium

Which of the following have coral reefs? 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2. Gulf of Kutch 3. Gulf of Mannar 4. Sunderbans Select the correct answer using the code give...

Question 11 Hard

Consider the following pairs |Wetlands|Confluence of rivers| |-- |--| |1. Harike Wetlands | Beas and Satluj/Sutlej| |2. Keoladeo Ghana National Park|Banas and Chambal|...

Question 12 Hard

Every year, a month-long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the f...