UPSC Prelims 2016 Environment & Ecology

UPSC Prelims 2016 Environment & Ecology PYQs — start a timed practice test with explanations. 22 questions.

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Ancient History 1 Art & Culture 7 Economy 17 Environment & Ecology 22 Geography 4 Indian Polity 5 International Relations 11 Medieval History 3 Modern History 6 Science & Technology 14 Social Issues & Schemes 10

Question 1 Hard

On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label? 1. Ceiling fans 2. Electric geysers 3. Tubular fluorescent lamps Select the co...

Question 2 Medium

Consider the following statements: 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance include...

Question 3 Hard

What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’ a breed found in India? 1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves...

Question 4 Medium

The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiati...

Question 5 Medium

With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Agreement was signed by all the membe...

Question 6 Medium

Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following State has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?

Question 7 Easy

The term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contribution’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of:

Question 8 Medium

In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?

Question 9 Medium

Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)’? 1. The river basin is the unit of planning and management. 2. It spear...

Question 10 Medium

Which of the following best describes the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India? 1. Incorporating environment benefits and costs into the Union and ...

Question 11 Hard

What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?

Question 12 Medium

Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practising drip irrigation? 1. Reduction in weed 2. Reduction in soil salinity 3. Reduction in soil erosio...