2016
Environment & Ecology
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UPSC Prelims 2016 Environment & Ecology
Environment & Ecology PYQs for UPSC Prelims 2016.
2016
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements: 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations. ...
2016
Environment & Ecology
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. 3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
2016
Environment & Ecology
The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? 1. To provide modern technology, training in...
2016
Environment & Ecology
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 member countries of the UN and it will go into effect i...
2016
Environment & Ecology
Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following State has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?
2016
Environment & Ecology
The term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contribution’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of:
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Environment & Ecology
In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?
2016
Environment & Ecology
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 spearheads the river conservation efforts at the nation...
2016
Environment & Ecology
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 State Budgets thereby implementing the ‘green acco...
2016
Environment & Ecology
What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?
2016
Environment & Ecology
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 erosion Select the correct answer using the code given...
2016
Environment & Ecology
‘Gadgil Committee Report’ and ‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’, sometimes seen in the news, are related to -
2016
Environment & Ecology
With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development. 2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Developmen...
2016
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements: 1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’. 2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030...
2016
Environment & Ecology
Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to - 1. Protection of biodiversity 2. Resilience of forest ecosystems 3. Poverty reduction Select the correct answer u...
2016
Environment & Ecology
‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the -
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Environment & Ecology
With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum. 2....
2016
Environment & Ecology
With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India. 2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rainfo...
2016
Environment & Ecology
What is/are the importance/importances of the ‘United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification? 1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partners...
2016
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following pairs: |Terms sometimes seen in the news|Their origin| |-- |--| |1. Annex-I Countries | Cartagena Protocol| |2. Certified Emissions Reductions|Nagoya Protocol| |3. Clean Development Mechanism ...
2016
Environment & Ecology