If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication? (2020)

Steel slag can be the material for which of the following? (2020)
1. Construction of base road
2. Improvement of agricultural soil
3. Production of cement
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In rural road construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or to reduce carbon footprint? (2020)
1. Copper slag
2. Cold mix asphalt technology
3. Geotextiles
4. Hot mix asphalt technology
5. Portland cement
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Consider the following statements: (2014)
1. Animal Welfare Board of India was established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
3. The National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements: (2014)
1. It is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
2. It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness.
3. It organises and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to an organisation known as ‘BirdLife International’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2015)
1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
2. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from this organisation.
3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’.
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With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource (IUCN) and the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct? (2015)
1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments.
2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.
3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.
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Which of the following statements regarding ‘Green Climate Fund’ is/are correct? (2015)
1. It is intended to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.
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The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? (2016)
1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity.
2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities.
3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identifies GIAHS.
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With reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2017)
1. It is an initiative of the European Union.
2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.
3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
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Consider the following statements: (2017)
1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G2O group of countries.
2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC): (2017)
1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at (2018)

“Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now” is an initiative launched by (2018)

Consider the following statements: (2020)
1. 36% of India’s districts are classified as “overexploited” or “critical” by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA).
2. CGWA was formed under the Environment (Protection) Act.
3. India has the largest area under groundwater irrigation in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The “Miyawaki method” is well known for the: (2022)

Consider the following pairs: (2022)
Wetland/Lake - Location
1. Hokera Wetland - Punjab
2. Renuka Wetland – Himachal Pradesh
3. Rudrasagar Lake - Tripura
4. Sasthamkotta Lake - Tamil Nadu
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

“If rainforests and tropical forests are lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys.” Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statements? (2022)

Consider the following protected areas: (2012)
1. Bandipur
2. Bhitarkanika
3. Manas
4. Sunderbans
Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?

In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass? (2012)

With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive Zones’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2014)
1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. The purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture.
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The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of: (2014)

Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity? (2015)

Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic? (2015)

In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located? (2018)

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? (2017)

Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone: (2019)

Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve? (2019)

With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct? (2020)
1. It is spread over two districts.
2. There is no human habitation inside the Park.
3. It is one of the natural habitats of the Great Indian Bustard.
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Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”? (2020)

Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous? (2020)

Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat? (2020)
1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Gangotri National Park
3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Manas National Park
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With reference to “Gucchi” sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements: (2022)
1. It is a fungus.
2. It grows in some Himalayan Forest areas.
3. It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north-eastern India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is not a bird? (2022)

Consider the following kinds of organisms (2012)
1. Bat
2. Bee
3. Bird
Which of the above is/are pollinating agent/agents?

The Government of India encourages the cultivation of ‘sea buckthorn’. What is the importance of this plant: (2012)
1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification.
2. It is a rich source of biodiesel.
3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes.
4. Its timber is of great commercial value.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species? (2012)

What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru? (2012)

Consider the following: (2012)
1. Black-necked crane
2. Cheetah
3. Flying squirrel
4. Snow leopard
Which of the above are naturally found in India?

Consider the following fauna and India: (2013)
1. Gharial
2. Leatherback turtle
3. Swamp deer
Which of the above is/are endangered?

Consider the following: (2013)
1. Star tortoise
2. Monitor lizard
3. Pygmy hog
4. Spider monkey
Which of the above are naturally found in India?

Consider the following animals: (2013)
1. Sea cow
2. Sea horse
3. Sea lion
Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?

Consider the following organisms: (2013)
1. Agaricus
2. Nostoc
3. Spirogyra
Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers?

In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat? (2013)
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh
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With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements: (2014)
1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites.
2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.
3. Neem oil has applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins? (2014)
1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers
2. An increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers.
3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally
4. Use of synthetic fertilisers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers.
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If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses. Which one of the following is/are such bird/birds?
1. Painted Stork
2. Common Myna
3. Black-necked Crane
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With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2015)
1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.
2. It is found along the entire coast of India.
3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India? (2015)

What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’, a breed found in India? (2016)
1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater.
2. It survives by grazing on mangroves.
3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
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With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: (2016)
1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rainforest areas of South India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat? (2016)

If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit? (2017)

Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in the news? (2018)

Consider the following statements: (2019)
1. Asiatic lions are naturally found in India only.
2. Double-humped camels are naturally found in India only.
3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: (2019)
1. Some species of turtles are herbivores.
2. Some species of fish are herbivores.
3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.
4. Some species of snakes are viviparous.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following pairs: (2019)
Wildlife - Naturally found in
1. Blue-finned Mahseer : Cauvery River
2. Irrawaddy Dolphin : Chambal River
3. Rusty-spotted Cat : Eastern Ghats
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements: (2020)
1. The leader of an elephant group is a female.
2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.
3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.
4. Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to India’s biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are (2020)

Consider the following animals: (2021)
1. Hedgehog
2. Marmot
3. Pangolin
To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/protects its/their vulnerable parts?

Which one of the following is a filter feeder? (2021)

With reference to ‘palm oil’, consider the following statements: (2021)
1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.
2. Palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes.
3. The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements: (2021)
1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree.
2. The Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia.
3. In India, most of the tamarind is collected as minor forest produce.
4. India exports tamarind and seeds of moringa.
5. Seeds of moringa and tamarind can be used in the production of biofuels.
Which of the statements given above are correct?