Question 1
Medium
UPSC Prelims 2019 Environment & Ecology
UPSC Prelims 2019 Environment & Ecology PYQs — start a timed practice test with explanations. 18 questions.
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Question 2
Hard
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 sourc...
Question 3
Medium
Consider the following statements: 1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the environment. 2. Cattle release ammonia into the environment. 3. Poultry indus...
Question 4
Medium
As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
Question 5
Easy
In the context of which one of the following are the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification’ mentioned?
Question 6
Medium
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 advantag...
Question 7
Medium
Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Methane 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Which of the above are released into the atmosphere due to the burning of crop/bioma...
Question 8
Hard
Consider the following statements: 1. As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels. 2. ...
Question 9
Hard
In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
Question 10
Hard
In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
Question 11
Medium
Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
Question 12
Medium