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1. Consider the following statements: 5. Arrange the following littoral states of India in
1. The Hokersar Wetland is known as the ‘Ǫueen order of decreasing (highest to lowest) coastal
Wetland of Kashmir’. boundaries:
2. It is a natural perennial wetland contiguous to 1. Kerala
the Jhelum basin. How many of the statements 2. Maharashtra
3. Odisha
given above is/are correct?
4. Gujarat
(a) 1 only
5. Tamil Nadu
(b) 2 only
6. Andhra Pradesh
(c) Both Select the correct answer using the codes given
(d) Neither below:
(a) 4-5-6-1-2-3
2. CTFS (b) 5-4-6-1-3-2
1. The Eurasian Otter is a semi-aquatic (c) 4-6-5-1-2-3
carnivorous mammal native to Eurasia. (d) 6-4-5-2-3-1
2. It lives throughout Europe, North Africa, and
Asia. 6. With reference to the Nilgiri Tahr, consider the
3. It isn’t found naturally in India. following statements:
(a) Only one 1. It is a state animal of Kerala.
2. It is the only mountain Ungulate seen in
(b) Only two
southern India.
(c) Only three
3. It is endemic to the Western Ghats.
(d) None Which of the statements given above is/are NOT
correct?
3. With reference to the Gajraj Suraksha, (a) 2 only
consider the following statements: (b) 1 and 2 only
1. It is launched by the Union Environment (c) 1 only
Ministry to reduce human-animal conflict in the (d) 1 and 3 only
southern states of India.
2. Gajraj Suraksha senses pressure waves 7. Consider the following statements:
generated by the movement of elephants along the 1. The Blue Flag Certification is awarded by the
tracks. Denmark-based non-profit Foundation for
Which of the statements given above is/are Environmental Education (FEE).
2. Out of the 12 certified blue flag beaches in
correct?
India, 2 are in Lakshadweep.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both (a) 1 only
(d) Neither (b) 2 only
(c) Both
4. With reference to the Environmental DNA (d) Neither
(eDNA), consider the following statements:
1. eDNA is DNA shed by all organisms into their 8. With reference to the UN High Seas Treaty,
surroundings through natural processes during consider the following statements:
their lifetime or after death. 1. The treaty aims to deal with the Biodiversity
2. eDNA can also reveal the presence of human Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ).
remains. 2. It is also known as Paris agreement for the
oceans.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT
Which of the statements given above is/are not
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both (c) Both
(d) Neither (d) Neither
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9. With reference to the Global Environment
Facility (GEF), consider the following statements:
1. It was established on the eve of the 1992 Rio
Earth Summit.
2. It provides financial assistance for five major
international environmental conventions.
3. India has formed a permanent Constituency in
the Executive Council of the GEF together with
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and
Maldives.
How many of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) None
10. Consider the following statements regarding
the Basel Convention, 1989.
1. It regulates the import and export of hazardous
waste among the parties to it.
2. It establishes a legally binding agreement for
waste management.
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
11. Consider the following statements about the
Central Zoo Authority (CZA).
1. It is a statutory body established under the
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. Every zoo in the country is required to obtain
recognition from the CZA for its operation.
3. The former Chief Justice of Inia (CJI) is the
chairperson of the CZA.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
12. “It is a multilateral treaty to promote shared
responsibilities in relation to the important of
hazardous chemicals. The convention promotes
the open exchange of information and calls on
exporters of hazardous chemicals to use proper
labelling, includes directions on safe handling,
and informs purchasers of any knkown
restrictions or bans. India is a signatory to the
convention.”
Which of the following conventions is being
referred to in the above given passage?
(a) Stockholm Convention
(b) Basel Convention
(c) Rotterdam Convention
(d) Minimata Convention
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13. Consider the following statements about the
Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) :
1. It has been constituted under the water
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
2. It aims to regulate the development and
management of groundwater resources.
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
14. Consider the following statements about
Project RE-HAB.
1. Project RE-HAB is launched by Ministry for
Environment and Climate Change to mitigate
human-elephant conflict.
2. Under this project, wooden fences will be made
to prevent the elephants from crossing into the
human settlement areas.
3. The Project has been launched on a pan India
scale.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
15. In the context of biodiversity, what do you
understand by the term ‘Vavilov Centre’?
(a) It refers to a geographical area where the
particular group of crops (either domesticated or
wild) first originated on earth.
(b) It is a biogeographic region with significant
levels of biodiversity that is threatened by human
habitation.
(c) It is a region in which the fitness of one species
depends on interactions with the second species.
(d) A geographical region where the primary
productivity is almost zero.
16. The drastic decline in the Gharial population
over the last 60 years can be attributed to
1. Over-hunting for skin
2. Heat pollution of water
3. Discharge of industrial effluents
4. Egg collection for consumption
5. Killing for indigenous medicine
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3, 4 and 5
(c) 1, 4 and 5
(d) 2, 3 and 4
17. In the context of biodiversity in India, which 21. Which of the following National Parks is
of the following species is not an invasive alien spread across two states of India?
species?
1. Water hyacinth (a) Pench National Park
2. Carrot grass (b) Periyar National Park
3. African catfish (c) Nanda Devi National Park
4. Red hibiscus (d) Keibul Lamjao National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only 22. Which of the following National Parks are part
(b) 2 and 4 only of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve?
(c) 4 only 1. Mukurthi National Park
(d) 3 and 4 only
2. Bandipur National Park
18. Consider the following statements with 3. Silent Valley National Park
respect to National Mission for Sustaining the 4. Eravikulam National Park
Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE). Select the correct answer code.
1. It aims to develop a sustainable national
capacity to continuously assess the health status (a) 1, 2, 3
of the Himalayan Ecosystem. (b) 1, 3, 4
2. It will also address the issue of Prediction and (c) 1, 2, 4
management of natural hazards. (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
3. Its implementation is coordinated by the
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Chagne. 23. In what ways do naturally-occurring wildfires
How many of the statements given above is/are play an integral role in nature?
correct? 1. They act as a disinfectant.
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 2. They help return nutrients to the soil.
(c) All three 3. They allow sunlight to reach the forest floor,
(d) None enabling a new generation of seedlings to grow.
Select the correct answer code.
19. Which of the following is correct in the context
of kazi 106F? (a) 1, 2
(a) It is a genetic condition seen in one horned (b) 2, 3
rhinoceros of Kaziranga National Park. (c) 1, 3
(b) It is described as the country’s only golden (d) 1, 2, 3
tiger.
(c) It is the name of a research centre in the
Kaziranga National Park, associated with project 24. Consider the following statements about
Rhino. ‘Ecotopes’.
(d) None of the above. 1. Ecotopes are the largest ecologically-
20. Consider the following pairs. distinctlandscape features in a landscape
mapping and classification system.
International Subject 2. Ecotopes are relatively homogeneous, spatially-
Agreement explicit landscape units that are useful for
1. Nairobi - Disaster risk stratifying landscapes into ecologically distinct
Declaration reduction features.
2. Clydebank - Green Select the correct answer.
Declaration shipping (a) 1 only
corridors (b) 2 only
3. Bishkek - Conservation (c) Both 1 and 2
Declaration of Sea Turtles
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. St. Petersburg - Marine
Declaration Protected
25. The ‘Aichi Targets’ were adopted by which of
Areas
the following?
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly (a) United Nations Framework Convention on
matched? Climate Change
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Convention on Biological Diversity
(b) 4 only (c) Vienna Convention
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) United Nations Convention to Combat
(d) 2, 3 and 4 Desertification
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26. Which of the following are considered as 31. Consider the following statements about
Ecosystem Services? ‘Ecological Pyramids’.
1. Erosion and flood control. 1. The saprophytes are not considered in any of
2. Building of knowledge and the spreading of the pyramids.
ideas 2. These pyramids are applicable only to complex
3. Creation of soils food chains.
4. Water purification Select the correct answer.
Select the correct answer code. (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2, 4 (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2, 3, 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4
32. Consider the following statements.
27. In marine ecosystems, what function do kelp 1. Lentic ecosystems include all ecosystems with
forests serve? static or still water.
1. They provide food for herbivores. 2. Lotic ecosystems include all fast-moving water
2. They serve as breeding grounds for fish. bodies.
3. They help regulate ocean currents. Select the correct answer.
How many of the above statement is/are correct? (a) 1 only
(a) Only 1 (b) 2 only
(b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) All 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) None
33. Consider the following statements about
28. Marine Protected Areas’ in India covering various types of biomes.
coastal areas that have been notified under which
1. Boreal biome are characterised by acidic and
of the following acts?
mineral deficient soils.
(a) Wild Life Protection Act, 1972
2. The predominant vegetation in the Tundra
(b) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
biome is evergreen coniferous trees.
(c) Environment Protection Act, 1986
Select the correct answer.
(d) Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006
(a) 1 only
29. What is/are the contributions of Coral Reefs (b) 2 only
to an ecosystem? (c) Both 1 and 2
1. These support fish production by providing (d) Neither 1 nor 2
them with food and shelter.
2. They control the concentration of carbon 34. Consider the following statements regarding
dioxide in the lower atmosphere and in the sea the ‘Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve’ (GOMBR).
water. 1. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is the first
3. They check sea waves against going towards marine Biosphere in India.
sea coasts. 2. It extends from Rameswaram to Tuticorin.
4. They have the highest primary productivity 3. It is internationally recognised under the
amongst all ecosystems. UNESCO-MAB programme.
Select the correct answer code. How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 3, 4 (a) Only One
(b) 1, 2, 3 (b) Only Two
(c) 2, 4 (c) All Three
(d) 1, 2, 3 (d) None

30. Consider the following statements about the 35. Consider the following Biosphere Reserves.
estuary ecosystem. 1. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
1. It is an area where a river meets the sea. 2. Manas Biosphere Reserve
2. It is devoid of tidal variations and are calm 3. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve
zones. 4. Kachchh Biosphere Reserve
3. It is biologically the most productive area where 5. Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
diverse animals are found. How many of the above are part of UNESCO’s
Choose the correct code. World Network of Biosphere Reserves?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Only One
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Only Three
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Only Four
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) All Five
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36. What is blue carbon? 41. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) Carbon captured by oceans and coastal lakes in India.
ecosystems 1. Natural lakes mostly lie in the Himalayan
(b) Carbon sequestered in forest biomass and region and the floodplains of Himalayan rivers.
agricultural soils
2. The majority of lakes in India are Oligotrophic.
(c) Carbon contained in petroleum and natural
gas Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d) Carbon present in atmosphere (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
37. Consider the following statements with (c) Both 1 and 2
reference to Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It lies between the west coast of Sri Lanka and
the southeastern tip of India. 42. Consider the following statements about
2. It incorporates two National Parks of India. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
3. It is home to indigenous Shompen people.
1. EIA is a process of identifying, predicting, and
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only One evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a
(b) Only Two proposed project or development.
(c) All Three 2. EIA is mandatory for all projects in India.
(d) None 3. EIA is conducted by the government.
How many of the above statements are correct?
38. Consider the following statements with (a) Only One
reference to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. (b) Only Two
1. It aimed to regulate the movement of forest (c) All Three
produce, and duty leviable forest produces.
(d) None
2. This Act classified the forests into three-
reserved forests, protected forests and village
forests. 43. Consider the following statements.
3. The State Government can assign to any vilae 1. 2021 to 2030 has been declared as the UN
community the rights of government over any Decade on Ecosystem Restoration for improving
land of a reserve forest. environmental conditions and enhancing human
How many of the above statements are correct? communities.
(a) Only one 2. India has joined the Bonn Challenge with a
(b) Only two pledge to restore its entire degraded and
(c) All three
deforested land by 2030.
(d) None
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
39. From the ecological point of view, which one (a) 1 Only
of the following assumes importance in being a (b) 2 Only
good link between the Eastern Ghats and the (c) Both 1 and 2
Western Ghats? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
(b) Nallamala Forest 44. Saprotrophs are -
(c) Nagarhole National Park (a) Heterotrophs
(d) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
(b) Autotrophs
40. Consider the following statements regarding (c) Phagotrophs
one of the major geochemical cycles, the water (d) Osmotrophs
cycle.
1. Precipitation that falls near the equator is most 45. Consider the following.
likely to fall as rain into the ocean. 1. Carbon dioxide fixation
2. Water vapour is a greenhouse gas that helps to 2. Purification of wastewater
regulate the temperature of the earth’s 3. Food supplements
atmosphere. 4. Biofuel production
3. Globally, precipitation far exceeds evaporation.
How many of the above is/are the uses of Algae?
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Only three
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) All Four
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46. Plasticrust, recently seen in the news, refers 51. Considering the following statements
to - regarding ecosphere.
(a) Layer of plastic being formed on upper soil in 1. Population is the smallest and basic unit of
and around landfills.
ecology.
(b) Fixator used in paints and varnishes, leading
to indoor pollution. 2. Biome consists of communities present in a
(c) The recently identified plastic degrading fungi. large geographical area.
(d) Thin coating of plastic that’s growing on the 3. Biosphere it is the total sum of all ecosystems.
shoreline rocks Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
47. Which one of the following refers to the (b) 2 and 3 only
number of species in the homogenous area? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) Alpha Richness
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Beta Richness
(c) Species Abundance
(d) Taxonomic diversity 52. Consider the following statements regarding
Primary producers.
48. With reference to biomagnifications, consider 1. In terrestrial ecosystem, producers are
the following statements. basically herbaceous and woody plants.
1. It represents an inverted pyramid of the 2. In aquatic ecosystem producers are various
transfer of toxic substances. species of microscopic algae.
2. Non-degradable and fat-soluble pollutants lead
to biomagnifications. 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
53. With reference to the Biosphere Reserves,
49. With reference to the Biosphere Reserve,
consider the following statements. which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a large area of protected land for the 1. Human settlement is allowed in the buffer zone
conservation of wildlife only. of the reserve.
2. It may have one or more National Parks or 2. Sustainable infrastructure development is
Wildlife Sanctuaries in it. permissible in the transition zone of the reserve.
3. In the core or Natural Zone Human Activity is 3. Ecotourism is permissible in the core zone of
allowed. the reserve.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the codes given
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3
50. Consider the following statements regarding
Ecology. 54. With reference to the Kaziranga National Park,
1. An Ecology is the structural and functional unit
which of the following statement is correct?
of ecosystem.
2. Ernst Haeckel was given credit to coin and (a) Kaziranga National Park in Nagaland, is
defined the term “Ecology”. releasing more carbon than it is absorbing.
3. Ramdeo Misra is known as the Fathr of ecology (b) The soil of the region is home to a large
in India. population of bacteria that release carbon dioxide
Which of the statements given above are correct? as they breathe.
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) It is the single largest undisturbed and
(b) 2 and 3 only representative area in the Ganga Valley floodplain.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) It is not a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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55. Which of the following is/are located within 59. With reference to the Baobab Tree, consider
the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve? the following statements:
1. These are deciduous trees which have ability to
1. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
store water in their trunk.
2. Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve 2. They are not found in India.
3. Bandipur National Park 3. They are also known as upside down tree and
4. Mukurthi National Park and Silent Valley ‘World Tree’ in Africa.
Select the correct answer using the code given Which of the statements given above are correct?
below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) All
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 60. The new greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring
initiative called Global Greenhouse Gas Watch
56. Consider the following statements regarding (GGGW) is launched by which one of the
the Marine Protected Areas? following?
(a) German watch
1. Category 1 of Marine protected area covers (b) WMO
National Park and Sanctuaries. (c) OECD
2. Category 2 of Marine protected area includes (d) UNEP
sandy beaches beyond intertidal line.
Select the correct answer using the code given 61. With reference to the National Chambal
below. Sanctuary, consider the following statements:
1. It lies at the tri-junction of three states,
(a) 1 only
Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
(b) 2 only 2. It supports the largest population of Gharials in
(c) Both 1 and 2 the wild.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. It is listed as an important bird area (IBA).
How many statements given above are correct?
57. The Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is located in (a) Only one
(b) Only two
which one of the following states?
(c) Only three
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (d) None
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Odisha 62. With reference to Pilibhit tiger reserve
(d) Karnataka consider the following.
1. It lies along the India-Nepal border in the
foothills of the Himalayas and the plains of the
58. Which of the following pair is correctly
‘terai’ in Uttar Pradesh.
matched? 2. The river Gomti originates from the reserve.
Which of the given statements are not correct?
Wildlife River Flows (a) 1 only
Sanctuaries (b) 2 only
1. Tally Valley - Narmada (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 not 2
Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Nauradehi Wildlife - Subansiri 63. With reference to the Diversity for
Sanctuary Restoration (D4R) tool, consider the following
3. Pobitora Wildlife - Brahmaputra statements:
Sanctuary 1. It is devised by Bioversity International.
2. It precisely aims to help better decision-making
and bring the best outcome for the plantation
Select the correct answer using the code given programmes.
below. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Only 3 correct?
(b) Only 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(c) Only 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither
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64. Statement 1: Pneumatophores are spike-like
projections of roots above the ground to obtain
sunlight.
Statement 2: Haustorial roots are the roots of
parasitic plants that can absorb water and
nutrients from another plant.
(a) Both statements are true.
(b) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
(c) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
(d) Both statements are false.
65. Which of the following statements best
describes biorestoration or ecological restoration?
(a) It refers to creating a new ecosystem by
planting new species of plants and trees.
(b) It entails reviving the original flora and fauna
through regeneration in a lesser time.
(c) It refers to allowing the degraded land to
remain fallow for years for natural ecological
succession to take over.
(d) It is the introduction and dispersal of fresh
seds of non-native fruit trees to attract new bird
species in a wetland.
66. Which of the following biosphere reserves of
India has been recognized under UNESCO’s Man
and Biosphere Program?
1. Seshachalam
2. Pachmarhi
3. Similipal
4. Manas
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
67. Consider the following statements regarding
dissolved ovygen in an aquatic ecosystem.
1. Its concentration in fresh water is usually more
than the concentratin of oxygen in air.
2. It increases with increase in temperature of a
water-body.
3. Snow cover of ice on water reduces dissolved
oxygen concentration.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 3
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2
(d) 1, 2, 3
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68. “The Trapping Zone” is often mentioned in
media in the context of -
(a) region in space near black holes with a high
gravitational pull
(b) marine ecosystem with a rich biodiversity of
faunal species
(c) area of the Antarctic stratosophere where
halogen gases are trapped
(d) concentration of plastic and garbage debris in
the North Pacific Ocean
69. Which of the following statements best
describes the term ‘Ecological Fiscal Transfers’?
(a) It is a methodology to estimate the economic
value of ecosystem products or services that
contribute to the production of commercially
marketed goods.
(b) It is a method to estimate the cost of pollution
based on what people are ready to spend to
prevent the damage of the environment.
(c) It is the compensation provided to local
governments for biodiversity loss due to
implementation of the Union Government’s
projects.
(d) It is an instrument of revenue sharing scheme
or intergovernmental transfers based on ecological
indicators.
70. Which of the following statements best
describes biotic potential?
(a) It refers to the potential biomass of a
population measured as dry weight per unit area.
(b) It refers to the minimum population of a
species required to sustain a food web
(c) It refers to the maximum reproductive capacity
of an organism under optimum environmental
conditions.
(d) It refers to the possible functional roles a
species can play in an ecosystem.
71. Consider the following statements regarding
biomass production.
1. Gross primary productivity of an ecosystem is
the rate of production of organic matter during
photosynthesis.
2. Net primary productivity is the available
biomass for the consumption to heterotrophs.
3. Seconary productivity is gross primary
productivity minus respiratory losses.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 1, 2
(c) 1, 3
(d) 1, 2, 3
72. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that 76. Consider the following statements:
Deplete the Ozone Layer aims to control the I. Agrobiodiversity is the result of the interaction
production and use of : between the environment, genetic resources, and
1. Dichloromethane management systems and practices used by
2. CFCs
culturally diverse people.
3. HFCs
Select the correct answer using the codes given II. It comprises the diversity of genetic resources
below. (varieties, breeds) and species used for food,
(a) 1 and 2 only fodder, fibre, fuel, and pharmaceuticals.
(b) 2 only III. It also includes the diversity of non-harvested
(c) 2 and 3 only species that support production (soil
(d) 1, 2 and 3 microorganisms, predators, pollinators), and
those in the wider environment that support agro-
73. Consider the following statements: ecosystems (agricultural, pastoral, forest, and
I. In the case of large, mobile animals like tigers, aquatic) as well as the diversity of the agro-
leopards, lions, deer etc., the population density
may be determined by counting the pugmarks ecosystems.
(foot imprints) left by the animals in a defined Which of the statements above is/ are correct?
area. (a) I and II
II. Such study can provide information related to (b) II and III
the presence of different species in an area but (c) I and III
not about the sex ratio and age of such animals. (d) All
Which of the statements above is/ are correct?
(a) I only. 77. How many of the following statements are
(b) II only true regarding the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
(c) Both (WCCB)?
(d) Neither
1. WCCB is a statutory body established by the
74. The Great Indian Bustard is a critically Government of India under the Wildlife Protection
endangered species. Its population has been Act, 1972.
declining due to 2. The primary objective of WCCB is to combat
1. habitat loss organized wildlife crime in the country.
2. frequent poaching 3. WCCB has regional offices in all states of India.
3. construction of windmills 4. WCCB is responsible for the conservation and
Select the correct answer using the codes given management of wildlife in the country.
below. Choose the correct code:
(a) 1 only (a) Only one
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only (b) Only two
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Only three
(d) All four
75. How many of the following is/are correctly
matched? 78. Which of the following statements is/are true
about the United Nations Convention to Combat
1. Speciation Process by which new species Desertification (UNCCD) and the United Nations
are formed Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD)?
2. Variation Changes induced by changes 1. UNCCD is an international treaty which
in genetic makeup due to addresses the issue of land degradation in
addition or deletion of certain dryland areas.
genes. 2. UNCBD aims to promote the conservation of
3. Adaptive Process in which organisms biodiversity and the sustainable use of its
Radiation diversify from an ancestral components and is a legally binding treaty.
species into a multitude of 3. Adopted in 1994, UNCCD is the sole legally
new forms when the binding international agreement linking
environment creates new environment and development to sustainable land
challenges or opens new management.
environmental niches. 4. UNCCD has a stronger focus on human welfare
and poverty alleviation compared to UNCBD
Select the answer using the correct code: Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
(a) Only one pair (a) 1, 2 & 3 only
(b) 1, 3 & 4 only
(b) Only two pair
(c) 1, 2, & 4 only
(c) Only three pair
(d) 1, 2, 3 & 4
(d) None
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79. With reference to the Biodiversity Heritage 84. Among the following Tiger Reserves, which
Sites (BHSs), consider the following statements: one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger
1. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 vests power to Habitat”?
State Governments to declare an site as BHS. (a) Corbett
2. With the declaration of Gupteswar forest as a
(b) Ranthambore
BHS, Odisha now has the highest numbet of BHS
(c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam
in the country.
Which of the given statements are incorrect? (d) Sunderbans
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 85. Consider the following statements.
(c) Both 1. The definition of “Critical Wildlife Habitat” is
(d) Neither incorporated in the Wildlife Protectioni Act, 1972.
2. India is the first country in the world to have
80. With íefeíence to Indian laws about wildlife made provisions for the protectionand
píotection, consideí the following statements: conservation of the environment in its
1. Wild animals aíe the sole píopeíty of the constitution.
goveínment.
3. No alteration of boundaries of a
2. When a wild animal is declaíed píotected, such
sancturary/National Park shall be made except on
animal is entitled foí equal píotection whetheí it is
found in píotected aíeas oí outside. the recommendation of the National Tiver
3. Appíehension of a píotected wild animal Conservation Authority.
becoming a dangeí to human life is sufficient Which of the statements given above is/are
gíound foí its captuíe oí killing. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/aíe (a) 1, 2 and 3
coííect? (b) 1 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 (c) 2 only
(b) 2 only (d) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
86. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Nagoya Protocol.
81. Which one of the following is associated with
safe handling, transport and use of living modified 1. This protocol is a legal framework for the
organisms (LMOs)? implementation of one of the objectives of the
(a) Montreal Protocol Convention on Biological Diversity, which is the
(b) Aichi biodiversity targets efair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out
(c) Cartagena protocol of the utilization of genetic resources.
(d) Stockholm convention 2. It sets up a Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH) to
enable information exchange on living modified
82. Among the following, TRAFFIC is a joint organisms between countries.
conservation program of which two organizations? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) WWF and CITES
correct?
(b) GTF and UNFF
(c) UNCED and IUCN (a) 1 only
(d) WWF and IUCN (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
83. With reference to ‘Carbon Credit’, consider the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
following statements.
1. It is a tradeable certificate or permit 87. Which of the following contribute to the
representing the right to emit 5 tonnes of Carbon ‘oxygen cycle’ on earth?
or Carbon dioxide equivalent. 1. Oxidation of volcanic gases
2. Carbon, like any other commodity, has begun 2. Chemical weathering
to the traded on India’s Multi Commodity 3. Surface reaction of O3 (Ozone)
Exchange.
Select the correct answer code.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1, 2, 3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2, 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2

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88. The Economics of Ecosystems and 92. Consider the following statements.
Biodiversity (TEEB), a global initiative focused on 1. Shola forest-grassland ecosystem is
mainstreaming the values of biodiversity and characterized by patches of forest of stunted
ecosystem services into decision-making at all evergreen shoal trees in the valleys and
levels, is hosted by grasslands of Tamil Nadu only.
(a) United Nations Environment Programme 2. Exotic invasive trees like pine, acacia and
(UNEP) eucalyptus are largely seen in Shola forests.
(b) International Union for Conservation of Nature Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(IUCN) (a) 1 Only
(c) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (b) 2 Only
(IPCC) (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) United Nations Educational, Scientific and (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
93. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in
89. Three of the following criteria hae contributed which of the following state?
to the recognition of Western Ghats, Sri Lanka (a) Assam
and Indo Burma regions as hotspots of (b) West Bengal
biodiversity (c) Odisha
1. Species richness (d) Arunachal Pradesh
2. Vegetation density
3. Endemism 94. Consider the following statements.
4. Ethno-botanical importance 1. It is located on the north bank of the
5. Threat perception Brahmaputra River.
6. Adaption of flora and fauna to warm and humid 2. It is the only stronghold of rhinoceros on the
conditions north bank of the Brahmaputra river.
Which three of the above are correct criteria for 3. It is also known as ‘Mini Kaziranga National
Park’.
recognizing biodiversity hotspots?
The above statements refer to
(a) 1, 2, 6
(a) Manas National Park
(b) 2, 4, 6
(b) Nameri National Park
(c) 1, 3, 5
(c) Orang National Park
(d) 3, 4, 6
(d) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
90. Identify the statement associated with the
95. Consider the following statements about
term Ecofascism. ‘Deepor beel Wildlife Sanctuary’.
(a) It blames environmental degradation on 1. Deepor Beel is a permanent freshwater lake in
immigration and overpopulation. a former channel of the Brahmaputra River.
(b) Philosophical and political theory and 2. It is Assam’s only Ramsar site and declared as
movement which combines ecological concerns an eco-sensitive zone.
with feminist ones. Select the correct answer.
(c) Transitional area of vegetation between two (a) 1 only
different plant communities, such as forest and (b) 2 only
grassland. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) A rapidly emerging field of study that considers (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the relationship that human beings have to the
environment. 96. Consider the following statements regarding
Kelps.
91. Consider the following statements about 1. Kelps are large brown algae seaweeds that can
‘Culturable Waste-Land’. survive freezing temperatures and long periods of
1. Any land which is left without cultivation for darkness, and even grow under sea ice.
one or less than one agricultural year is 2. Kelp forests help protest coastlines by
considered as Culturable Waste-Land. decreasing the power of waves during storms and
2. It can be brought under cultivation after reducing coastal erosion.
improving it through reclamation practices. 3. It is an important source of potash and iodine.
Select the correct answer. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2
(b) 2 only (b) 2, 3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3
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97. Which of the following absorbs CO2 in the
atmosphere?
1. Ocean
2. Plants
3. Weathering
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Only 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3

98. Consider the following statements.

1. National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)
was constituted in February 2009 under the
Environmental Protection Act.
2. It takes measures for effective abatement of
pollution and conservation of river Ganga.
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

99. Consider the following statements about

'Sambhar Lake':
1. It is the largest inland salt lake in India.
2. The vegetation present in the catchment area of
the lake is mostly hydrophytic type.
Select the correct answer
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

100. With reference to the ‘Amazon Fund’,

Consider the following statements:
1. It aims to raise donations for non-reimbursable
investments in efforts to prevent, monitor, and
combat deforestation, as well as to promote the
preservation and sustainable use of forests in the
Amazon Biome.
2. The fund is a REDD+ mechanism managed by
the UN Environment Which of the given
statements are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both
(d) Neither

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