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2016
- ‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the
- Consider the following pairs:
- Consider the following statements: 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance includes all the member…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’. 2. The Sustainable Development…
- Gadgil Committee Report and Kasturirangan Committee Report, sometimes seen in the news, are related to
- In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Carbon…
- In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?
- On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label? 1. Ceiling fans 2. Electric geysers 3. Tubular fluorescent lamps Select the correct answer using…
- Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?
- Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of…
- The term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
- What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?
- What is/are the importance/ importances of the ‘United Convention to Combat Desertification’? 1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and…
- What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’, a breed found in India? 1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. 3. It…
- Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)? 1. River basin is the unit of planning and management. 2. It spearheads the river…
- Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India? 1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and…
- Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to 1. protection of biodiversity 2.…
- With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development. 2. It originated in the…
- With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India. 2. It is one of the most…
- With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative hosted by…
- With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of…
2015
- The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
- What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? 1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur. 2. Increase…
- What is the Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
- Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
- Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct? 1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to…
- Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?
- Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'?
- Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
- Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?
- Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?
- With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast…
- With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society…
- With reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.…
- With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and…
2014
- Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three ?
- Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use? 1. They are highly resistant to…
- Consider the following international agreements: 1. The international Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2. The United Nations Convention to Combat…
- Consider the following pairs:
- Consider the following statements regarding 'Earth Hour' 1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO 2. It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one hour…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a…
- Consider the following: 1. Bats 2. Bears 3. Rodents The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?
- If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?
- 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…
- Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecolological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of
- Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Gangas River Dolphins? 1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers 2. Increase in the…
- The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
- The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 20C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 30C above the…
- What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'? 1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the…
- Which of the following adds/ads carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth ? 1. Volcanic action 2. Respiration 3. Photosynthesis 4. Decay of organic matter Select the…