UPSC Prelims 2015 Environment & Ecology

With reference to ‘Forest Carbon Partnership Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a global partnership of governments, busin...

‘BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes’ is managed by the -

What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? 1. The proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in th...

With reference to ‘fuel cells’ in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity. Consider the following statements: 1. If pure hydroge...

Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and Arctic?

With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Spe...

Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports rich biodiversity?

Which of the following statements regarding ‘Green Climate Fund’ is/are correct? 1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitig...

With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements: 1. The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initi...

With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’ which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Global Partnership of Conser...

What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?

With reference to ‘dugong’, mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found alo...