2015
Environment & Ecology
Subject Collection
UPSC Prelims 2015 Environment & Ecology
Environment & Ecology PYQs for UPSC Prelims 2015.
2015
Environment & Ecology
‘BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes’ is managed by the -
2015
Environment & Ecology
What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? 1. The proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in the soil can occur. 2. Increase in the acidity of soil can ta...
2015
Environment & Ecology
With reference to ‘fuel cells’ in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity. Consider the following statements: 1. If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as b...
2015
Environment & Ecology
Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and Arctic?
2015
Environment & Ecology
With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Which of the followi...
2015
Environment & Ecology
Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports rich biodiversity?
2015
Environment & Ecology
Which of the following statements regarding ‘Green Climate Fund’ is/are correct? 1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. 2. It is founded...
2015
Environment & Ecology
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 initiated by a fungal inoculum. 2. Ammonia and water vapour are ...
2015
Environment & Ecology
With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’ which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations. 2. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspo...
2015
Environment & Ecology
What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
2015
Environment & Ecology
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 along the entire coast of India 3. It is given legal protection...
2015
Environment & Ecology
Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?
2015
Environment & Ecology
With reference to ‘fly ash’ produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction. 2. Fly ash c...
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Environment & Ecology
Which one of the following is the best description of the term “ecosystem”?
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Environment & Ecology
With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Public Limited Government Company. 2. It is a Non – Banking Financial Comp...
2015
Environment & Ecology
Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
2015
Environment & Ecology