UPSC Prelims 2019 Environment & Ecology

Consider the following pairs: | Wildlife Naturally | Found In | |--------------------------|-----------------| | 1. Blue-finned Mahseer | Cauvery River | | 2...

Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustain...

Consider the following statements: 1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the environment. 2. Cattle release ammonia into the environment. 3. Pou...

As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?

In the context of which one of the following are the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification’ mentioned?

In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements : 1. The mai...

Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Methane 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Which of the above are released into the atmosphere due to the burning of c...

Consider the following statements: 1. As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State lev...

In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?

In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as

Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?

Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate’? 1. Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these ...