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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2020 – Test–2981

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1. With reference to Joint Forest Management 4. Consider the following statements regarding
(JFM), consider the following statements: National Afforestation and Eco
1. It helps to meet the needs of subsistence Development Board (NAEB):
1. It is a statutory body set up under the
and livelihood as well as generates local
Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
environmental services for locals.
2. It has a special focus on degraded areas
2. It has legal sanction under the Indian
and ecologically fragile areas.
Forest Act, 1927. 3. It is the nodal agency for the
Which of the statements given above is/are implementation of Green India Mission
correct? at national level.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Which of the following protocols or
agreements are part of the Convention on 5. Consider the following statements with
Biological Diversity (CBD)? reference to the provisions of the recently
1. Cartagena Protocol passed Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019:
2. Geneva Protocol 1. The Act allows the persecuted migrants
of all religions to become Indian citizens
3. Nagoya Protocol
except Muslims from Pakistan and
4. Advance Informed Agreement
Bangladesh.
Select the correct answer using the code 2. It is not applicable to the areas specified
given below. under the Sixth Schedule of the
(a) 2 and 4 only Constitution.
(b) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only correct?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
the Forest Right Act 2006:
1. Community forest resource (CFR) rights 6. Consider the following characteristics:
are rights of ownership, use and disposal 1. It is one of the largest tropical grasslands
of ‘minor forest produce’. in Asia.
2. Community rights (CR) are rights to 2. It is home to pastoralist communities
protect, regenerate, conserve or manage called Maldharis.
3. A strange dancing light appears in dark
forest resources for sustainable use.
nights locally known as Chir Batti.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the following grasslands has the
correct? characteristics given above?
(a) 1 only (a) Banni Grasslands
(b) 2 only (b) Bugyal Grasslands
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Khajiar Grasslands
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Shola Grasslands

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7. Consider the following statements regarding 10. Which of the following conventions play a
Biosphere Reserves: significant part in the conservation and
1. The core area should be large enough to protection of Avian species or birds?
sustain viable population of all trophic
1. Convention on International Trade in
levels.
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and
2. There is no comprehensive statute
Flora
covering comprehensively all aspects of
biosphere reserves in India. 2. Convention on the Conservation of
3. All biosphere reserves of India are under Migratory Species of Wild Animals
the MAB programme of UNESCO. 3. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. With reference to International Convention
for the Regulation of Whaling, consider the 11. With reference to Peatlands, consider the
following statements: following statements:
1. Its purpose is to provide for the proper 1. They are the largest natural terrestrial
conservation of whale stocks and orderly carbon store.
development of the whaling industry.
2. They are predominantly concentrated
2. It is a non-binding Convention in its
in temperate forests.
entirety.
3. India is a party to the convention. 3. The Brazzaville Declaration aims to
Which of the statements given above is/are promote better management of peatlands
correct? in the Congo Basin.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only correct?
(c) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 ,2 and 3
(c) 2 only
9. Which of the following statements is/are
correct about the Biodiversity Finance (d) 1 and 3 only
Initiative (BIOFIN)?
1. It aims to address the challenges of 12. The 'World Heritage Outlook' is a
financing biodiversity initiatives in a publication of:
comprehensive manner. (a) The United Nations Educational,
2. It was launched by IUCN and WWF. Scientific and Cultural Organization
3. In India, National Biodiversity Authority
(UNESCO)
is the implementing body of BIOFIN.
(b) The World Wide Fund for Nature
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (WWF)
(a) 1 only (c) The United Nations Development
(b) 2 and 3 only Programme (UNDP)
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) International Union for Conservation of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Nature (IUCN)
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13. Global Forest Watch often seen in news is
an:
(a) informal partnership to help coordinate
international support to developing
countries on forest monitoring and
greenhouse gas (GHG).
(b) open online platform established by
World Resources Institute that provides
data and tools for monitoring forests.
(c) initiative launched by United Nations
Environment Programme to monitor and
investigate illegal logging and poaching
in forests.
(d) initiative of NASA and European Space
Agency to globally map and monitor the
most ecologically sensitive forests of the
world.
14. With reference to soil organic carbon (SOC),
consider the following statements:
1. More carbon resides in soil than in the
atmosphere and all plant life combined.
2. It is one of the three global indicators of
Land Degradation Neutrality under the
United Nations Convention to Combat
Desertification.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
15. Consider the following statements regarding
Accessible India Campaign (AIC) meant for
Divyangjans (disabled):
1. It aims at providing affordable prosthetic
implants to the physically disabled.
2. It is a flagship programme of the
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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16. UN75, a recently launched initiative, is a:
(a) global discussion on the vision of the
world in 2045, the centenary year of the
United Nations.
(b) coalition of middle-east countries aiming
to promote international peace and
cooperation
(c) alliance of seventy five member states of
UNGA seeking reforms in the security
council.
(d) group of young teenage climate activists
who seek to influence the global
dialogue on climate change.
17. "Phase One trade deal" recently seen in news
is a
(a) deal between Iran and P5 countries
aiming at lifting of sanctions imposed on
the former.
(b) deal between India and the European
Union intended to ease the non-tariff
barriers between the two nations.
(c) deal between China and the USA to
lessen tensions between the two nations
by bringing changes in economic and
trade regime.
(d) deal between India and Japan related to
trade in nuclear fuel.
18. Which of the following is the correct
sequence of Ramsar sites arranged from west
to east?
1. Nalsarovar
2. Kolleru
3. Harike
4. Bhitarkanika
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1-2-4-3
(b) 1-3-2-4
(c) 2-1-3-4
(d) 1-3-4-2
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19. With reference to India's implementation and 22. Mattu Gulla has been recently given GI Tag.
achievement of Aichi Biodiversity Targets It is a
(2011-2020), consider the following (a) sweet dish of Kerala
statements:
(b) variety of brinjal grown in Karnataka
1. India has declared twelve national
(c) famous type of embroidered saree in
biodiversity targets corresponding to the
Tamil Nadu
twenty Aichi Biodiversity Targets.
2. India has achieved two of its national (d) type of carpet manufactured in Andhra
biodiversity targets. Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 23. With reference to the schedules of Wildlife
(a) 1 only Protection Act, 1972, consider the following
(b) 2 only
statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. It consists of six schedules that provide
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
only protection to wild animals.

20. With reference to Marine Protected Areas 2. National Board for Wildlife has the
(MPA), consider the following statements: power to alter entries in Schedules.
1. It is an umbrella term to describe a wide Which of the statements given above is/are
range of protected areas for marine correct?
conservation around the world. (a) 1 only
2. In India, they are established under the
(b) 2 only
Wildlife Protection Act,1972.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 24. Consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 mandatory on the part of Government of
India to conserve waterfowl on wetlands
21. With reference to Eco-Sensitive Zones
not included in the Wetlands of
(ESZ), consider the following statements:
International Importance List.
1. They are supposed to be buffer zones
around protected areas. 2. The Wetlands (Conservation and
2. They are declared by the state Management) Rules, 2010 also
governments. encompass main river channels and
3. Except for human settlement, no other paddy fields.
activity is permitted in the zone. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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25. With reference to Non-state Actor Zone for 27. Which of the following is/are the criteria to
Climate Action (NAZCA), consider the declare any species as critically endangered
as per IUCN (International Union for
following statements:
Conservation of Nature) Red List of wild
1. It is an online portal hosted by the species?
United Nations Framework Convention 1. Population size estimated to less than
10,000 mature individuals
on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
2. Restricted geographical range.
2. It highlights actions taken by companies, 3. High probability of extinction in the
cities and regions to address climate wild.
Select the correct answer using the code
change.
given below.
3. It monitors the implementation of (a) 1 and 2 only
initiatives announced at major climate (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
action events.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 28. High Mountain Summit, recently convened
by the World Meteorological Organization,
(a) 1 and 3 only
aims at:
(b) 2 only (a) supporting sustainable colonization of
(c) 2 and 3 only mountains in the wake of rising sea
levels.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) assessing the suitability of peaks for
development of hiking and
26. With reference to the Decade on Ecosystem mountaineering.
(c) addressing the effects of climate changes
Restoration, consider the following
observed in high mountain cryosphere.
statements: (d) studying the impact of high mountain
1. The United Nations General Assembly ranges and peaks on the formation of jet
streams.
has declared 2021-2030 as the Decade of
Ecosystem Restoration. 29. Consider the following statements with
2. UN Environment Programme (UNEP) reference to the recently concluded
Industrial Security Annex agreement:
and the Food and Agriculture
1. India has recently signed this agreement
Organization (FAO) are tasked to lead with the United States of America.
its implementation. 2. The agreement aims to facilitate the
Which of the statements given above is/are approval of H1B visa on arrival for
Indian job-seekers.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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30. With reference to the recently concluded 33. Which of the following was/were derived
COP14 of United Nations Convention to directly from the 1992 Rio Earth Summit?
Combat Desertification (UNCCD), consider 1. Convention on Biological Diversity
the following statements: 2. United Nations Convention to Combat
1. It led to the New Delhi Declaration Desertification
which aims at achieving Land 3. United Nations Framework Convention
Degradation Neutrality by 2030. on Climate Change
2. India took over COP Presidency from Select the correct answer using the code
China for the next two years.
given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
34. Which of the following was/were outcomes
31. With reference to Friends of Earth of the recently concluded COP 25 at
International, consider the following Madrid?
statements: 1. 100 billion dollars were mobilized by
1. It is a non-profit organization which developed countries for climate
envisions a sustainable society in which mitigation.
peoples' rights are realized. 2. Rules on finance for 'loss and damage'
2. At present, no Indian organization is a were finalized.
member of this network. 3. Countries updated their 'Nationally
Which of the statements given above is/are Determined Contributions'.
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None
32. With reference to BS-VI vehicle emission
standards, consider the following statements:
35. Which of the following is/are provisions
1. BS-VI standards will help in the total
elimination of sulphur dioxide and under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?
nitrogen dioxide emissions. 1. The mechanism for equitable sharing of
2. Specialised vehicles of Indian armed benefits arising out of the use of
forces and paramilitary forces are traditional biological resources and
exempted from BS-VI compliance. knowledge.
3. Central Pollution Control Board of India 2. Establishment of a three-tiered
is the nodal certification agency for BS- administrative structure at the national,
VI compliant vehicles. state and local levels.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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36. With reference to the Conference of the 39. Consider the following statements with
Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties reference to Mission Hera:
to the Paris Agreement (CMA) under
1. The project aims to conduct studies
UNFCCC, consider the following
statements: related to the threat of earth's collision
1. All States that are Parties to the Paris with asteroids
Agreement are represented at the CMA. 2. It is a joint mission of NASA and ISRO.
2. Recently at COP25 of UNFCCC, the Which of the statements given above is/are
first CMA was held.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

37. Which of the following statements is/are 40. Consider the following statements regarding
correct regarding the Sarus crane? the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem
1. It is the tallest flying bird in the world.
Program (GSLEP):
2. It constructs its nest on the water in
1. It is an intergovernmental alliance of
natural wetlands or in flooded paddy
fields. five Himalayan countries to conserve
3. It is listed as vulnerable in the IUCN snow leopards and their valuable high-
Red List. mountain ecosystems.
Select the correct answer using the code
2. ‘Secure 20 by 2020’ is one of the major
given below.
(a) 1 only objectives of the GSLEP.
(b) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 2 and 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only

38. Which among the following rights is/are (b) 2 only

given to forest dwellers under The (c) Both 1 and 2
Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest
Rights) Act, 2006?
41. Enhanced Transparency Framework is
1. Rights to protect and conserve the
community forest resource associated with which of the following?
2. Right to rehabilitation in case of illegal (a) Paris Climate Agreement, 2015
eviction (b) Kigali Amendment to the Montreal
3. Right to intellectual property and
Protocol on Substances that Deplete the
traditional knowledge related to
biodiversity and cultural diversity Ozone Layer, 2016
Select the correct answer using the code (c) Stockholm Convention on Persistent
given below. Organic Pollutants, 2001
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Basel Convention on the control of trans
(b) 3 only
boundary movements of hazardous
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only wastes and their disposal, 1989
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42. The first-ever emission trading programme 45. With reference to the Task Force on
National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (TFI),
for Particulate Matter (PM) has been
consider the following statements:
initiated by the state of: 1. It aims to develop a methodology and
(a) Gujarat software for the calculation and
reporting of national GHG emissions.
(b) Maharashtra
2. It has been created by the
(c) Karnataka Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
(d) Tamil Nadu Change.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
43. 'Operation Twist' was conducted by the US (a) 1 only
Federal Reserve. Recently, RBI carried out (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
its own version of 'Operation Twist' in the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
context of
46. Nagpur Resolution, recently seen in the
(a) clearing and settlement of inter-bank
news, is related to
transactions. (a) the enhancement of women safety
(b) printing currency notes. (b) drought management
(c) improving public service delivery
(c) sale and purchase of Government
(d) curbing farmer suicide
securities.
(d) regulating and supervision of the Non- 47. Recently, a new species of signal fish has
been discovered. It is the first such genus
Banking Financial Companies.
recorded in the Indian waters. It was
discovered close to the coast of which of the
44. With reference to the 'Committee for the following states?
(a) Gujarat
purpose of Supervision and Control of (b) Kerala
Experiments on Animals', consider the (c) Odisha
(d) West Bengal
following statements:
1. It aims to ensure that animals are not 48. Consider the following statements:
subjected to avoidable suffering during 1. Biopiracy is the commercial exploitation
of traditional indigenous knowledge
research.
through the patent process.
2. It registers institutions carrying out 2. Bioprospecting is the exploration of
animal experimentation and breeding. biological material for commercially
valuable genetic and biochemical
Which of the statements given above is/are
properties.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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49. The Trans-Himalaya, covering 5.7% of the 52. Which of the following funds are managed/
landmass, is one of the bio-geographic zones administered by Global Environment
of India. Which of the following provinces Facility?
1. Special Climate Change Fund
come under this zone?
2. Least Developed Countries Fund
1. Ladakh Mountains
3. Adaptation Fund
2. Tibetan Plateau Select the correct answer using the code
3. Eastern Himalaya given below.
4. Central Himalaya (a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
given below.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only 53. Consider the following statement with
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 reference to Gulf Cooperation Council
(d) 3 and 4 only (GCC):
1. Its objective is to safeguard the interests
and ensure the progress and well-being
50. Consider the following statements with
of Muslims of the Gulf countries.
reference to the National Centre for
2. Recently Qatar has been ousted from the
Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM): group over the allegation of backing
1. It is a research institute under the terrorism.
Ministry of Shipping. Which of the statements given above is/ are
2. It delineates and maps the Ecologically correct?
Sensitive Areas along the coast of India. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 54. With reference to the Global Restoration
(c) Both 1 and 2 Council, consider the following statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is a voluntary entity supported by the
World Resources Institute.
2. It works with governments and
51. The term StrandHogg, recently seen in news
international partners to implement
is: restoration on degraded landscapes,
(a) a bug in Android operating system that returning them to economic and
makes it vulnerable to malware. environmental productivity.
(b) a cryptocurrency used in Germany. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) a risk detector developed to prevent data
(a) 1 only
theft.
(b) 2 only
(d) a software used by medical devices and (c) Both 1 and 2
hospital networks. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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55. Consider the following statements regarding 58. With reference to the ‘Asian Elephant
GreenCo Rating System: Specialist Group (AsESG)’ which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. It is the first global framework that
1. AsESG is an initiative started by India
evaluates environment friendliness of
under the Project Elephant.
companies using life cycle approach. 2. It intends to provide the demographic
2. It is applicable for both manufacturing status of Asian Elephants in its range
facilities and service sector industries. states.
3. It has been developed by the Bureau of Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
Energy Efficiency in association with
(a) 1 only
The Energy and Resources Institute.
(b) 2 only
(TERI). (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
59. Asiatic Cheetahs became extinct in India in
(a) 1 and 2 only
the 1950s. In the context of the
(b) 2 only
reintroduction of Cheetahs into the wild in
(c) 2 and 3 only India, consider the following statements:
(d) 3 only 1. Asiatic Cheetahs from Iran will be
translocated to India for the
56. The platform "Access and Benefit-sharing reintroduction project.
2. Banni Grasslands in Gujarat has been
Clearing-House" is associated with which of
chosen as the site of reintroduction.
the following environmental protocols?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Cartagena Protocol correct?
(b) Kyoto Protocol (a) 1 only
(c) Montreal Protocol (b) 2 only
(d) Nagoya Protocol (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

57. Consider the following statements regarding 60. With reference to Green Skill Development
Climate Change Action Programme Programme (GSDP), consider the following
(CCAP): statements:
1. It is aimed at creating and strengthening 1. It endeavors to develop green skilled
workers having technical knowledge and
the scientific and analytical capacity for
commitment to sustainable development.
assessment of climate change in India.
2. It was conceptualized and developed by
2. It is an initiative of UNEP in India. the Ministry of Skill Development and
Which of the statements given above is/are Entrepreneurship.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 and 2
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61. The National Green Tribunal can hear cases 64. Which of the following bodies is/are
related to which of the following Acts? autonomous organizations under the
1. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
2. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 Change?
3. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 1. Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
4. Forest Rights Act, 2006 2. Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
5. The Water (Prevention and Control of 3. Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)
Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
65. Consider the following statements with
62. The Green Climate Fund is reference to Universal Postal Union:
(a) an initiative to support sustainable 1. It is a specialized agency of the United
agricultural projects in Asia and Nations that coordinates postal policies
financed by credit from the Asian among member nations.
Development Bank. 2. Its headquarters are located in Bonn,
(b) a financial mechanism of the United Germany.
Nations Framework Convention on 3. India is a member of the Union.
Climate Change (UNFCCC). Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) a collaboration among the major banks correct?
of the world working with the OECD (a) 1 only
and focused on reducing the greenhouse (b) 1 and 3 only
gases emissions. (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) an initiative of the Ministry of (d) 1, 2 and 3
Environment Forest & Climate Change
(MOEFCC) to support afforestation. 66. With reference to Biodiversity Heritage
Sites, consider the following statements:
63. With reference to the Wildlife Crime Control 1. They are notified under Wildlife
Bureau, consider the following statements: Protection Act, 1972.
1. It is a statutory authority under the 2. They are notified by the central
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, government in consultation with the
1960. state governments.
2. It is mandated to collect and collate 3. Ameenpur Lake is the first water body in
intelligence related to organized wildlife the country to be declared a Biodiversity
crime activities. Heritage Site.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1 only
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67. Which of the following statements is/are 70. With reference to India Biodiversity Awards,
correct about Ocean Energy Systems (OES), consider the following statements:
an intergovernmental collaboration?
1. It is a joint initiative by the Ministry of
1. It operates under framework established
Environment, Forest and Climate
by the International Seabed Authority.
Change, the National Biodiversity
2. It seeks to harness energy from all forms
of oceanic renewable resources. Authority and the UNEP.

Select the correct answer from the code 2. It identifies and recognizes the efforts of
given below. individuals only.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only

68. Graded Response Action Plan often seen in (c) Both 1 and 2
news is (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) an action plan proposed by Ministry of
Jalshakti which aims to provide safe
71. With reference to Bio-Medical Waste
piped water to all households by 2024.
(b) an action plan given by the Ministry of Management Rules in India, consider the

Environment forest and Climate Change following statements:

to restore lost biodiversity in Himalayas 1. Biomedical waste generated in
(c) a joint action plan proposed by the
households is covered under the ambit of
Ganga basin states to restore Ganga to
these rules.
its pristine ecology.
2. Field hospitals of the military in forward
(d) a Supreme Court mandated direction for
controlling pollution in Delhi NCR locations are exempted from any

region. inspection regarding disposal of

biomedical waste.
69. Bonn Challenge, AFR100, Initiative 20x20,
Which of the statements given above is/are
often mentioned in news, are related to:
correct?
(a) land restoration projects across the
(a) 1 only
world.
(b) freshwater conservation strategies. (b) 2 only

(c) carbon-neutral technologies (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) curbing wildlife poaching (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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72. Consider the following statements with 74. With reference to the National Biodiversity
reference to the reservation of seats in the Action Plan (NBAP), consider the following
Parliament: statements:
1. The Constitution makes provisions for 1. It was developed in pursuance of
the Nomination of Anglo Indian International Convention on Biological
community to the Rajya Sabha for a Diversity (CBD).
limited period of time. 2. One of the objectives of NBAP is

2. At present, there is no provision for the regulation of the introduction of invasive

alien species and their management.
reservation of seats for the women
Which of the statements given above is/are
candidates.
correct?
3. Recently, a bill was passed extending the
(a) 1 only
reservation of seats for the SCs, STs and
(b) 2 only
Anglo Indians in the parliament for
(c) Both 1 and 2
another 10 years.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 75. Mandated by the COP resolution of CITES,
(a) 2 only the Monitoring of Illegal Killing of
(b) 1, 2 and 3 Elephants (MIKE) was initiated in South
(c) 1 and 3 only Asia for the long-term management of
(d) 2 and 3 only elephant populations. Which of the
following is/are among the MIKE sites in
73. Consider the following pairs: India?
App/Website Objective 1. Garo Hills
1. SAMEER : Regular updates on the 2. Mayurbhanj
National Air Quality 3. Wayanad
Index Select the correct answer using the code
2. PARIVESH : Monitoring of given below.
afforestation works (a) 1 and 2 only

under the Compensatory (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only
Afforestation Fund
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Management and
Planning Authority
76. Partnership on Urban Environmental
3. e-Green Single Window Portal
Sustainability Initiative (PUESI), is a joint
Watch for Environmental
effort of India and which of the following
Clearance
regional groupings?
Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) The Association of Southeast Asian
correctly matched?
Nations (ASEAN)
(a) 1 only (b) BRICS
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) G -20
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) The South Asian Association for
(d) 3 only Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

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77. The Government of India has given approval
for the creation and launch of the Bharat
Bond Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). In this
context, consider the following statements:
1. It is the first corporate bond exchange-
traded fund of India.
2. It has been created as an additional
source of funding for Central Public
Sector Undertakings.
3. An investor must have a Demat account
to invest in this fund.
Which of the statements given above is/are
81.
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
80. Which of the following statements with
regard to Prithvi-2 missile is not correct?
(a) It is a surface to surface short range
ballistic missile
(b) It is powered by liquid propulsion twin
engine
(c) It has been indigenously developed by
DRDO under Project 75.
(d) It is capable of carrying 500-1,000
kilograms of warheads.
'Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance', often seen
in the news, is:
(a) an association of real estate developers
who aim to build community living

(d) 1 and 2 only through sustainable development

projects.
78. The Torrefaction technique seen in news is (b) an international group of institutional
used to investors who aim to shift their
(a) Clean algal bloom in the sea. investment portfolios away from carbon-
(b) Burn stubble in the near absence of intensive industries.
oxygen. (c) a union of individuals who have adopted
(c) Clean oil spills in seas. a minimalist lifestyle and reduced their
(d) Control pesticides in the farms. consumption.
(d) None of the above
79. With reference to Gangetic Dolphin,
consider the following statements:
82. Which of the following organizations were
1. It is India's national aquatic animal.
established under the provisions of the
2. Rising salinity in the Sunderbans region
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
of India is leading to a decrease in its
1. Animal Welfare Board of India
population in the region.
2. National Tiger Conservation Authority
3. It is protected under Schedule I of the
3. Central Zoo Authority
Wildlife Protection Act (1972).
Which of the statements given above are Select the correct answer using the code

correct? given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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83. Consider the following statement with 86. Consider the following statements regarding
reference to SAFAR (System of Air Quality the recently released Production Gap Report,
and weather Forecasting And Research):
2019:
1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of
Environment Forest and Climate 1. It is the first assessment of the gap
Change. between the targets of the Paris
2. It monitors Benzene, Toluene, and Agreement on climate change and
Xylene along with the other air quality countries’ planned production of coal,
parameters which are monitored by Air
oil and gas.
Quality Index.
Which of the statements given above is/ are 2. It has been published by the
correct? Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
(a) 1 only Change (IPCC).
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
84. Sustainable Development Goals India Index (b) 2 only
2019-20 Report, was recently released by: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Climate Change
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) Centre for Science and Environment 87. With reference to the provision of review
(d) United Nations Development petition used to make an appeal to the
Programme
Supreme Court of India, consider the
following statements:
85. With reference to the Society of
Biotechnology of India (SBPI), consider the 1. The provision is used when the Basic
following statements: Structure of the Indian Constitution is
1. It is formed under the Ministry of violated.
Environment, Forest and Climate
2. A review petition can be filed by any
Change.
2. Its members are the secretaries to the individual even if he/she is not a party to
department of the biotechnology of a particular case.
Government of India. 3. The authority of the Supreme Court to
3. It is responsible for the appraisal of
review its own judgment is exclusively
proposals relating to the release of
provided for in the Supreme Court
genetically engineered (GE) organisms
and products into the environment Rules.
including experimental field trials. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) None (d) 2 only
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88. With reference to the recently released
report, 'Status of Tigers, Co-predators, Prey
and their Habitat, 2018', consider the
following statements:
1. The population of tigers in India has
doubled since the 2006 recorded number
of 1,411.
2. There is a net loss in the tiger-occupied
90. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Impeachment of the
President in India and in the USA:
1. In India, both the houses of parliament
must pass the impeachment motion by a
special majority, while in the USA, the
power to impeach solely lies with the
upper house.

area. 2. In India, the president can be impeached

3. No tiger was recorded in Kudremukh only for the violation of the constitution,

and Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam tiger while In the USA, the president can be

reserves. impeached for treason, bribery, or other

Which of the statements given above are high crimes.

correct? 3. No president has so far been impeached

(a) 1 and 2 only in India or USA.

(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
89. With reference to the India State of Forest
(d) 2 only
Report (ISFR), 2019, consider the following
statements:
91. With reference to the International Tropical
1. The total forest and tree cover of the
Timber Organization, consider the following
country is greater than 30% of the
statements:
geographical area.
1. It is an intergovernmental organization
2. The leading state to show the maximum
promoting the sustainable management
increase in forest cover is Himachal
and conservation of tropical forests.
Pradesh.
2. It disseminates data on the production
3. The total forest cover in tribal districts is
and trade of tropical timber.
60% of the geographical area of these
3. India is classified as a timber-consuming
districts.
member of the organization.
Which of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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92. Consider the following pairs: 95. Recently seen in the news, natural capital
Species Naturally found in accounting (NCA) is best described as
state (a) a mechanism to estimate the national
1. Impressed : Arunachal Pradesh income accounted for by primary
Tortoise activities.
2. Golden Langur : Tamil Nadu (b) an estimate of the resources legally
3. Snow Leopard : Ladakh owned by the tribal communities of a
Which of the pairs given above is/are particular country
correctly matched? (c) the investment to be made in green
(a) 1 and 3 only
technologies and their subsequent
(b) 2 only
results.
(c) 3 only
(d) a mechanism to calculate the value of
(d) 1, 2 and 3
the collective elements of the nature that
93. With reference to the ‘Global Refugee provide valuable goods and services to
Forum’ (GRF) which of the following humans
statements is/are correct?
1. It was jointly organised by United 96. Consider the following statements regarding
Nations High Commissioner for the National Mission for Clean Ganga:
Refugees (UNHCR) and 1. It acts as the implementation wing of the
the Swiss government. National Ganga Council.
2. It aims at easing the burden on the host 2. It is headed by the Union Minister of Jal
country and enhancing refugee self- Shakti.
reliance. 3. It aims to ensure effective abatement of
3. India was one of the co-convenors at the pollution and rejuvenation of the river
first-ever GRF meet in 2019.
Ganga by adopting a river basin
Select the correct answer using the code
approach.
given below.
Which of the statements given above are
(a) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
94. Consider the following statements regarding (d) 1, 2 and 3
India-Water Resources Information System
(WRIS): 97. With reference to the Global Wildlife
1. WRIS is a joint undertaking with the Program, consider the following statements:
Indian Space Research Organization 1. It seeks to address the illegal trafficking
(ISRO) as an initiator. of wildlife.
2. It is responsible for publishing the River 2. It is being implemented by the World
Basin Atlas and Watershed Atlas of Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
India. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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98. Which of the following steps/initiatives have 100. Shahid kalantari and Shahid Beheshti port,
been taken in India for promoting clean/ often seen in the news, are located in which
renewable sources of energy? country?
1. Provision for Renewable Purchase (a) Oman
Obligations (RPO) under the National (b) Saudi Arabia
Tariff Policy. (c) Iran
2. Provision for 100 per cent FDI in (d) Yemen
Renewable Energy through automatic
route.
3. The Contract for Difference (CfD) for
new clean technologies.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only

72
&
(b) 1 and 3 only

0
67
97
(c) 2 and 3 only

16
82
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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99. With reference to the IUCN launched
10
99
Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation
2,
04

Programme, consider the following

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statements:
54
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1. It is a grant-making initiative which

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provides support to key tiger

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8

conservation landscapes.
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2. It runs projects only across Bangladesh,

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Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Nepal and

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