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This section includes 1185 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1151. |
Match the following summits with their locations. 1. COP 11 Copenhagen 2. COP 18 Lima 3. COP 20 Doha 4. COP 19 Warsaw Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Codes: |
| A. | Only 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | Only 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | All of the above |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1152. |
Which of the following state governments has launched Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Jan Van Vikas Scheme for the development of villages around tiger reserves? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 1153. |
Which among the following multilateral convention seeks to protect the human health and environment from Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)? |
| A. | Bonn Convention |
| B. | Stockholm Convention |
| C. | Rotterdam Convention |
| D. | Basel Convention |
| Answer» C. Rotterdam Convention | |
| 1154. |
What is carbon credit? |
| A. | It is the difference between the carbon emission allowed and actually emitted carbon |
| B. | It is the loan amount by IMF for reducing pollution |
| C. | It is the loan given to poor people for buying Modem Stoves |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. It is the loan amount by IMF for reducing pollution | |
| 1155. |
Consider the following statements: 1. IUCN classify protected areas according to their management objectives. 2. National parks of India are in the category IUCN 1. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Codes: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 1156. |
Consider the following statements with respect to 'Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)', 1. The focus of the convention is to completely control the trade of wild species. 2. It was formed in 1973 and regulates the international trade in over 35,000 wild species of plants and animals. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct? Select the correct code: |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 & 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 & 2 | |
| 1157. |
Which of the following wastes have been regulated by the Basel Convention on Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal? 1. PCBs, used lead acid batteries, etc. 2. Biomedical and Healthcare wastes 3. Incinerator Ash 4. Used oils 5. Household waste Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Codes: |
| A. | Only 2, 3 and 5 |
| B. | Only 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | Only 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1158. |
Consider the following pairs of Conventions and their Objectives: 1. Minamata Convention: Against toxic mercury and mercury compounds. 2. Cartagena Protocol: Safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology. 3. Water Convention: To protect and manage the trans-boundary surface waters and ground waters. 4. Espoo Convention: To prevent, reduce and control significant adverse trans-boundary environmental impact from proposed activities. Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? Codes: |
| A. | 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1159. |
The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the constitution of India? 1. Right to Healthy Environment, construed as a part of Right to Life under Article 21. 2. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 275 (10 3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243 (A) Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes: |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 & 3 |
| C. | Only 1 & 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 & 3 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 & 3 | |
| 1160. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Dark Matter: 1. Dark matter does not interact with any electromagnetic radiation. 2. Dark matter interacts with ordinary matter through gravity only. 3. The force between dark matter and ordinary matter is repulsive. Codes: |
| A. | 1 only. |
| B. | 1 & 2only. |
| C. | 2 & 3 only. |
| D. | 1, 2 & 3. |
| Answer» C. 2 & 3 only. | |
| 1161. |
Consider the following statements: 1. No human activity is allowed inside tiger reserves. 2. Tourism is allowed in national parks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Codes: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1162. |
Which of these pairs are correctly matched? 1. Minamata convention: mercury 2. Stockholm convention: persistant organic pollutants 3. Basel convention: lead Select the correct answer using tfae codes given below. Codes: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 only | |
| 1163. |
The National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP) run by Central Pollution Control Board, monitors which of the following pollutants at all locations? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Sulphur dioxide 3. Oxides, of nitrogen 4. Suspended paniculate matter Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, and 4 only |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, and 4 only | |
| 1164. |
The 'Hyderabad pledge' of COP-11 is regarding: |
| A. | Commitment to reduce subsidies |
| B. | Financial Commitment to Wetland conservation |
| C. | Commitment to reduce emissions |
| D. | Financial commitment to achieve Aichi targets |
| Answer» C. Commitment to reduce emissions | |
| 1165. |
United Nation's Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) defines 'desertification' as: |
| A. | Spread and expansion of deserts |
| B. | Deserts encroaching arable lands rendering them useless |
| C. | Land degradation in dry lands resulting from various factors |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 1166. |
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is mandatory under which one of the following India legislations: |
| A. | Indian Forest Act |
| B. | Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act |
| C. | Wildlife Protection Act |
| D. | Environment (Protection) Act |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1167. |
The largest wave during a Tsunami event is _______? |
| A. | The first |
| B. | The third |
| C. | The fifth |
| D. | Unpredictable, it could be any of them |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1168. |
Which natural hazard has resulted in the greatest monetary losses in a single event from the period of life listed? |
| A. | Earthquake |
| B. | Hurricane |
| C. | Fire |
| D. | Flood |
| Answer» C. Fire | |
| 1169. |
In an open ocean Tsunami can travel ______ miles per hour with the periods up to____ minutes? |
| A. | 50;20 |
| B. | 50;60 |
| C. | 485;20 |
| D. | 485;60 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1170. |
Consider the following international agreements : 1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification 3. The World Heritage Convention Which of the above has/have a bearing on the biodiversity? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1171. |
Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India? 1. Arsenic 2. Sorbitol 3. Fluoride 4. Formaldehyde 5. Uranium Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2, 4 and 5 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 5 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» B. 2, 4 and 5 only | |
| 1172. |
The 'Neeranchal' initiative is for: |
| A. | Giving impetus to watershed development in the country |
| B. | Providing safe and clean drinking water |
| C. | Providing water for industries |
| D. | Popularizing drip and sprinkle irrigation |
| Answer» B. Providing safe and clean drinking water | |
| 1173. |
National Mission for a Green India' under National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) is replacing: |
| A. | National Mission on Combating Desertification |
| B. | National Afforestation Programme |
| C. | Forest Conservation programme |
| D. | Joint Forest Management programme |
| Answer» C. Forest Conservation programme | |
| 1174. |
The 'Kudumba shree' Programme is: 1. A woman oriented community based poverty eradication programme. 2. A programme to encourage savings among poor women. 3. A programme to provide monetary assistance to the women to meet the cost of delivery. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 3 |
| C. | Only 1 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. Only 3 | |
| 1175. |
The 12th Five year plan aims at: |
| A. | Greening 5 million ha under Green India Mission. |
| B. | Integrated Ecotourism District Plans covering 10% of all potential Protected Areas (PAs) by 2017. |
| C. | Cleaning all the critically polluted rivers by 2020 and 80% by 2017. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1176. |
Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct? 1. It is intended to assist the developing countries adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. 2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 1177. |
Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India 1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets there by implementing the 'green accounting' 2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future 3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | Only 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. Only 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 1178. |
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. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1179. |
In the context of recently concluded sixth edition of Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD), New Delhi, consider the following statements; I. Urban Agenda was adopted at the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development, known as "Habitat III" conference II. APMCHUD is an intergovernmental mechanism for collaboration and cooperation in the field of housing and development among East Asia countries. III. It adopted Delhi Declaration and implementation plan for aligning urban development strategies of member countries with New Urban Agenda adopted at Quito, Eucador. IV. Asia Pacific Region accounts for 60% of the world population and 55% of global urban population. Find the correct answer from the given code. Code: |
| A. | Only I, II & IV |
| B. | Only I, II & III |
| C. | Only I, III & IV |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 1180. |
India has achieved the poverty reduction target, however, progress is uneven. In this context consider the following statements. I. In order to meet the 2015 target, the PHCR level has to be 23.9%. II. India developed its position due to economic growth including in agriculture as well as increased social spending on interventions such as MGNREGA and the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). III. By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day IV. A cut by the union government in the social sector schemes will not be a challenge to achieve goal 1. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? Code: |
| A. | Only III & IV |
| B. | Only I, II & III |
| C. | Only I & III |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Only I & III | |
| 1181. |
What do we mean when we say "think globally, act locally" in relation to environmental problems? |
| A. | Global environmental problems are essentially issues which need to be solved by international negotiations, and in the interim individuals must take care to protect themselves from any adverse consequences produced for them by these problems |
| B. | Environmental problems have to be thought about at a global level in order to get an accurate idea of the total problem facing us, but these problems are essentially produced by our activities as individuals and firms at a local level, and it is at this level that we must focus our responses |
| C. | Extensive research and thinking has been carried out by global level research organizations about the causes of environmental problems, which have produced possible strategies and actions which can be applied at a local level |
| D. | While these problems, as we experience them in relation to sustainability issues, are produced by processes operating at a global level, we all have a role to play in our local context in making individual and collective responses, as communities and companies, which will help ameliorate the effects of these problems |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1182. |
Why is transport one of the most intractable factors in considering the global environmental problem? |
| A. | Our transport capabilities worldwide have not expanded fast enough for us to cope with the consequences of global warming |
| B. | Transport demand grows faster than possible technological improvements can reduce the output of greenhouse gases and the depletion of nonrenewable fossil fuel reserves |
| C. | Reducing the growth of the transport sector will hold back economic growth, and hence reduce the resources we have available to deal with the global environmental problem |
| D. | World oil refinery capacity has failed to expand in line with the demand for internal combustion fuels |
| Answer» C. Reducing the growth of the transport sector will hold back economic growth, and hence reduce the resources we have available to deal with the global environmental problem | |
| 1183. |
Which one of the following characteristics is widely regarded-as being an important aspect of Sustainable development? |
| A. | Inter-generational equity |
| B. | Increasing consumption expenditure |
| C. | Intra-generational inequity |
| D. | Increased levels of saving |
| Answer» B. Increasing consumption expenditure | |
| 1184. |
Aquatic primary productivity is often limited by which of the following? 1. light 2. nutrients 3. pressure |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2, and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, and 3 | |
| 1185. |
The producers in ecosystems include which of the following? 1. Prokaryotes 2. Algae 3. Plants |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |