UPSC Environment & Ecology Questions

With reference to “Gucchi” sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements : 1. It is a fungus. 2. It grows in some Himalayan forest areas. 3…

Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics: 1. Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast. 2. The organisms in probiotics are found in foods…

Consider the following statements : 1. Other than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature. 2. Nanoparticles of some metallic oxides are used …

With reference to Web 3.0, consider the following statements : 1. Web 3.0 technology enables people to control their own data. 2. In the Web 3.0 world, there ca…

Consider the following statements : DNA Barcoding can be a tool to : 1. assess the age of a plant or animal. 2. distinguish among species that look alike. 3. id…

Consider the following statements: DNA Barcoding can be a tool to : 1. assess the age of a plant or animal. 2. distinguish among species that look alike. 3. ide…

Consider the following statements : 1. Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues. 2. Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces. 3.…

Which one of the following statements best describes the 'Polar Code'?

Consider the following statements: 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India an…

With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, consider the following statements: 1. A coastal state has the right to establish the brea…

Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing” ?

With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements : 1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 2. When a …

Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?

“Climate Action Tracker” which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a :

Consider the following statements: 1. “The Climate Group” is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and …

Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants? 1. Alfalfa 2. Amaranth 3. Chickpea 4. Clover 5. Purslane (Kulfa) 6. Spinach Select the correct answer using t…

“If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys.” Which one of the following functions of wetlands…

Consider the following pairs: Wetland/Lake | Location 1. Hokera Wetland | Punjab 2. Renuka Wetland | Himachal Pradesh 3. Rudrasagar Lake | Tripura 4. Sasthamkot…

Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?

Biorock technology is talked about in which one of the following situations?