Environment previous year Questions UPSC /IAS 2016

1. Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of the ‘Green India Mission’ of the

Government of India? (UPSC / IAS 2016)

1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union

 and State Budgets thereby  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 and responding to

 climate change by a combination  of adaptation and mitigation measures

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2. What is/are unique about ‘Kharai Camel’, a breed found in India? (UPSC / IAS 2016)

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

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3.

Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which

attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has

it been discovered? (UPSC / IAS 2016)

4.

With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’,

which of the following statements is/are correct? (UPSC / IAS 2016)

1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum

2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of

biodiversity

3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture

the value of ecosystems and biodiversity

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5.

With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following

statements: (UPSC / IAS 2016)

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 rainforest areas of South India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

6.

Which of the following statements is/are correct? (UPSC / IAS 2016)

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

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7.

With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements : (UPSC / IAS 2016)

1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development

2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in

2002

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

8.

Which of the following statements is/are correct? (UPSC / IAS 2016)

Viruses can infect

1. bacteria

2. fungi

3. plants

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9.

In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally

considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index? (UPSC / IAS 2016)

1. Carbon dioxide

2. Carbon monoxide

3. Nitrogen dioxide

4. Sulfur dioxide

5. Methane

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10.

Consider the following statements: (UPSC / IAS 2016)

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?

11. In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the `Great Indian

Hornbill’ in its natural habitat? (UPSC / IAS 2016)

12.

Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a

particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’? [Based on Current Affairs 2015-16] (UPSC / IAS 2016)