2019
Environment & Ecology
Subject Collection
UPSC Prelims 2019 Environment & Ecology
Environment & Ecology PYQs for UPSC Prelims 2019.
2019
Environment & Ecology
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 source of
2019
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements: 1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the environment. 2. Cattle release ammonia into the environment. 3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into envi...
2019
Environment & Ecology
As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
2019
Environment & Ecology
In the context of which one of the following are the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification’ mentioned?
2019
Environment & Ecology
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 advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon...
2019
Environment & Ecology
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/biomass residue?
2019
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements: 1. As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels. 2. People’s participation is mandatory in the compens...
2019
Environment & Ecology
In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
2019
Environment & Ecology
In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
2019
Environment & Ecology
Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
2019
Environment & Ecology
Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate’? 1. Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits. 2. Large deposits of ‘methane hydrate’ are found i...
2019
Environment & Ecology
Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
2019
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements : 1. Under the Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India. 2. The Wetlands (Conservat...
2019
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements 1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. 2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. 3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only. Which of the sta...
2019
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements: 1. Some species of turtles are herbivores. 2. Some species of fish are herbivores. 3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores. 4. Some species of snakes are viviparous. Which ...
2019
Environment & Ecology
Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into the environment?
2019
Environment & Ecology