UPSC Prelims 2017 Environment & Ecology

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...

Consider the following statements in respect of Trade-Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC): 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under the United Nati...

Due to some reasons if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences? 1. Pollination of...

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for -

From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?

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?...

The term 'M-STRIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?

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

Consider the following statements: 1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of ...

In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique? 1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollutio...

Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites?