UPSC Prelims Paper -1 Previous/Model Questions on Environment and Ecology

Previous & Model Questions on Environment and Ecology

UPSC Prelims paper-1 Previous and Model Questions on Environment and Ecology

2012 Consider the following protected areas? 1.) Bandipur 2.) Bhitarkanjka 3.) Manas 4.) Sunderbans Which of the above are declared Tiger reserves? A.) 1 and 2 only B.) 1, 3 and 4 only C.) 2, 3 and 4 only D.) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: B

Which one of the following is the characteristics climate of the tropical Savannah Region? A.) Rainfall throughout the year B.) Rainfall in the winter only C.) An extremely short dry season D.) A definite dry and wet season

Correct Answer: D

In which one among following categories of the protected areas in the India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass? 1.) Biosphere reserves 2.) National parks 3.) Wetlands declared under Ramsar convection 4.) Wild Sanctuaries

Correct Answer: 2

2011 Three of the criteria have contributed to recognition of western ghats Sri lanka and Indo-Burmo regions as hot spots of biodiversity 1.) Species richness 2.) Vegetation density 3.) Endemism 4.) Ethno-botanical importance 5.) Threat perception 6.) Adaptation of Flora and Fauna to warm and Humid conditions Which of above three are correct? A.) 1 2 and 6 B.) 2 4 and 6 C.) 1 3 and 5 D.) 3 4 and 6

Correct Answer: C

A sandy and saline area is the natural habit ant of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habit ant. Which one of the following could be that animal which has above features? A.) Indian wild buffalo B.) Indian wild ass C.) Indian wild boar D.) Indian gazelle

Correct Answer: B

Biodiversity forms the basis for the human existence in the following ways 1.) Soil formation 2.) Prevention of soil erosion 3.) Recycling of waste 4.) Pollination of crops Select the correct one below? A.) 1 2 and 3 B.) 2 3 and 4 C.) 1 and 4 D.) 1 2 3 and 4

Correct Answer: D

2010 Consider the following statements 1.) Boundaries of the national park are defined by legislation 2.) Biosphere reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna 3.) Wildlife sanctuary, limited bio-tic interference is permitted Which are correct? A.) 1 only B.) 2 and 3 only C.) 1 and 3 only D.) 1 2 and 3

Correct Answer: C

Consider the following pairs? Protected areas  Well known    for species 1.) Bhiterkanika Orissa a.) Salt water crocodile 2.) Desert National Park, Rajasthan b.) Great Indian Bustard 3.) Eravikulam, Kerela c.) Hoolak Gibbon Which above are correctly matched? A.) 1 only B.) 1 and 2 only C.) 2 only D.) 1 2 and 3

Correct Answer: A

As a result of their annual survey, the geographic society and an international polling firm Globe Scan gave India top rank in Green index 2009 score, what is this score? A.) It is a measure of efforts made by different countries in adopting technologies for reducing carbon foot print around the world B.) It is a measure of environmentally sustainable consumer behavior in different countries C.) It is a assessment of programmes /countries for improving the conservation of natural resources D.) It is an index showing the volume of carbon credits sold by different countries to other countries

Correct Answer: B

The latitude that passes through Sikkim also passes through the following state? A.) Rajasthan B.) Punjab C.) Himachal Pradesh D.) Jammu and Kashmir

Correct Answer: A

Which following is not correctly matched river and lake associated with it? A.) Govind Sagar Lake : Sutlej B.) Kolleru lake          :       Krishna C.) Ukai reservoir         :      Tapi D.) Wular Lake              :      Jhelum

Correct Answer: B