UPSC Environment & Ecology Questions

Some species of plants are insectivorous. Why?

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty drawn at

Which feature of some species of blue-green algae helps promote them as bio-fertilizers?

Which bacterial strain, developed from natural isolates by genetic manipulations, can be used for treating oil spills?

Other than Jatropha curcas, why is Pongamia pinnata also considered a good option for the production of bio-diesel in India? 1. Pongamia pinnata grows naturally…

Consider the following pairs : Protected area Well-known for 1. Bhiterkanika Salt Water Crocodile 2. Desert National Park Great Indian Bustard 3. Eravikulam Hoo…

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce one of the following as "exhaust"

Consider the following: 1. Oxides of Hydrogen 2. Oxides of Nitrogen 3. Oxides of Sulphur Which of the above causes/cause acid rain?

Consider the following statements : 1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions. 2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern Himalay…

Consider the following statements : 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specif…

A pesticide which is a chlorinated hydrocarbon is sprayed on a food crop. The food chain is: Food crop - Rat - Snake - Hawk. In this food chain, the highest con…

Consider the following statements : 1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions. 2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern Himalay…

Genetically modified "golden rice" has been engineered to meet human nutritional requirements. Which one of the following statements best qualifies golden rice …

Mon 863 is a variety of maize. It was in the news for the following reason

With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices : 1. Crop rotation 2. Sand fences 3. Terracing 4. Wind breaks Which of the above are consi…

Neem oil has applications in the pharmaceutical industry.