Environment previous year Questions UPSC /IAS 2017

1.

Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in

Commerce (TRAFFIC): (UPSC / IAS 2017)

1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild animals is not a threat to the

conservation of nature

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

2.

In the context of solving pollution problems, which is/are the advantage/advantages of

bioremediation techniques? (UPSC / IAS 2017)

1. It is a technique of cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process

that occurs in nature2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and

completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms

3. Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for

bioremediation

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3.

Due to some reasons if there is a huge fall in the population of a species of butterflies, what

could be its likely consequence/consequences? (UPSC / IAS 2017)

1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected

2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infection of some cultivated plants

3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds

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4.

Is it possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of

developing countries in promoting this industry? (UPSC / IAS 2017)

1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents

2. Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of

expertise/ technology until the construction is completed

3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of a large scale facilities which

may raise ecological and social concerns

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5.

In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emissions of

carbon dioxide, which of the following can be the potential sites for carbon sequestration? (UPSC / IAS 2017)

1. Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams

2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs

3. Subterranean deep saline formalities

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6. Consider the following statements: (UPSC / IAS 2017)

1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits  dengue

2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

7.

According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be

hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law? (UPSC / IAS 2017)

1. Gharial

2. Indian wild ass

3. Wild Buffalo

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8.

With reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’, which of the following statements is/are

correct? (UPSC / IAS 2017)

1. It is an initiative of the European Union

2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate

climate change into their development budgets

3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for

Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

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9.

With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a

better urban future, which of the following statements is/are correct? (UPSC / IAS 2017)

1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote

socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for

all

2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only

3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce

poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation

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10. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criteria for (UPSC / IAS 2017)

11. Consider the following statements: (UPSC / IAS 2017)

1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique

initiative of G20 group of countries

2. The CCAC focusses on methane, black carbon and hydrochlorofluorocarbons

Which of the given statements given above is/are correct?

12.

If you want to see gharials in their natural best habitat, which one of the following is the best

place to visit? (UPSC / IAS 2017)

13. The term M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in news in the context of (UPSC / IAS 2017)

14.

In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife

(Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply? (UPSC / IAS 2017)

15.

Recently, there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in

Gujarat to which one of the following sites? [Based on Current Affairs 2016-2017] (UPSC / IAS 2017)