UPSC Environment & Ecology Questions

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

Consider the following statements: 1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth. 2. Low clouds have a high absorption of i…

If a major solar storm (solar flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth? 1. GPS and navigation systems could fail. …

‘Triclosan’, considered harmful when exposed to high levels for a long time, is most likely present in which of the following?

Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?

Which one of the following is a filter feeder?

Consider the following statements: 1. Moringa (drumstick trees) is a leguminous evergreen trees. 2. The Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia. 3. In India, mos…

Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?

The ‘Common Carbon Metric’, supported by UNEP, has been developed for

‘R2 Code of Practices’ constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of

With reference to the 'New York Declaration on Forests', which of the following statements are correct? 1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate S…

Consider the following statements: Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hydera…

Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?

‘Triclosan’, consider harmful when exposed to high levels for a long time, is most likely present in which of the following?

Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of

In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements: 1. Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented by mitochon…

Consider the following statements: Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hydera…

‘R2 Code of Practices’ constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of

With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements : 1. It is a product of oil refineries. 2. Some industries use it to generate power. 3. Its use…

Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following? 1. Brakes of motor ve…