2018
Environment & Ecology
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UPSC Prelims 2018 Environment & Ecology
Environment & Ecology PYQs for UPSC Prelims 2018.
2018
Environment & Ecology
Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up in the recent past due to human activities? 1. Aral Sea 2. Black Sea 3. Lake Baikal
2018
Environment & Ecology
How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)? 1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by executive order of the Government. 2. ...
2018
Environment & Ecology
Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds? 1. Decreased salinity in the river 2. Pollution of groundwater 3. Lowering of the water-table Select the correct answer ...
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Environment & Ecology
Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in the news?
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Environment & Ecology
With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements : 1. The high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity. 2. Soil does not play any role in the sulphur c...
2018
Environment & Ecology
With reference to the 'Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)', which of the following statements is/are correct. 1. GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit held in Paris in 2015. 2. Membership of GAC...
2018
Environment & Ecology
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at
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Environment & Ecology
Which of the following statements best describes "carbon fertilization"?
2018
Environment & Ecology
With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of "Conservation Agriculture" assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture? 1. Avoiding monoculture pract...
2018
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements: 1. The definition of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006. 2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights. 3. Union Minis...
2018
Environment & Ecology
"Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by
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Environment & Ecology
The term "sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction" is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of
2018
Environment & Ecology
In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
2018
Environment & Ecology