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Environment and Ecology questions with answers

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  1. Consider the following statements regarding organic farming 1. Use of vermi-compost 2. Use of pesticides pyrethrin and rotenone 3. Use of copper sulfate 4. Use of genetically modified organisms Select the correct statement(s).Asked in FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS OFFICER TREASURY OFFICER 2016
  2. Who among the following environmentalists/ organizations has/have been awarded the 'Champion of Earth Award', top UN award for environment for 2022? (i) Aaranyak (ii) Cecile Bibiane Ndjebet (iii) Antonio Aucca (iv) Purnima Devi Barman Select the correct answer using the codes given below.Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2022
  3. Which ministry in our country is primarily concerned with biodiversity of lakes and rivers?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2023
  4. Observe the following statements :Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2023
  5. The "Kailash Sacred Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative" (KSLCDI) is a collaboration among which three nations ?Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2016
  6. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists. List-I List-II (Day) (Event)Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2022
  7. Which one of the following films has won the Best Film Award in Environment Conservation category at the 67th National Film Awards, 2021?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2021
  8. With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements: 1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. 2. It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness. 3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Asked in UPSC IAS 2014
  9. Which one of the following describes the use of organisms to control pests?Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2022
  10. What practice allows farmers to improve soil fertility, diversify their crops, and reduce pesticide costs by naturally breaking the cycle of weeds, insects, and diseases?Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2022
  11. Which movie has won the best film on environmental conservation/preservation at 62nd national film award?Asked in ASCO 2014
  12. To enhance food security and to make Indian Agriculture more resilient to climate change, which programme was started in 2011-12 ?Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2018
  13. Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India? (i) Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State's budgets thereby implementing the 'green accounting' (ii) Launching the second Green Revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future (iii) Restoring and enhancing forest cover responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures Select the correct answer using the codes given below.Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2023
  14. Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy envisions: a transition from fossil fuels in a just, smooth, sustainable manner. increased use of bio-fuels. climate resilient urban development. financing of sustainable development through Green Bonds. Select the answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2024
  15. Consider the following statements regarding Urban heat island. 1. An urban heat island is experienced when certain areas within a city experience higher heat load than surrounding areas on the same day. 2. It is a local and temporary phenomenon. 3. Construction of high-rise buildings rather than two storey building help in reducing the Urban heat island. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024
  16. Loss of forests, urbanization and increasing pollution are all due to :Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2011
  17. Earth Overshoot Day is related toAsked in JPSC CS Prelims 2024
  18. Coal should be used judiciously because it causes :Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2015
  19. The Urban Heat island effect is due to 1. Concrete floor in Urban area. 2. Low moisture content in the soil. 3. High wind velocity. 4. High rainfall. Which one of the above is/are correct?Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2019
  20. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2017
  21. Which institution has released the 'Adaptation Gap Report 2022'?Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2023
  22. What is the carbon credit?Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2022
  23. _____ thrive as centers of human habitation, production and cultural development, despite the challenges posed by climate change, population growth and globalization.Asked in Asst. Town Planner 2022
  24. 16 'COP' 23rd annual "Conference of the Parties"(UNFCC) was held at-Asked in Sub Inspector Comb. Comp. Exam 2016
  25. Which of the following are the major causes of resource depletion/degradation? 1. Pollution and contamination of resource 2. Infrastructural development 3. Over-consumption and exploitation 4. Destruction of ecosystems 5. Soil erosion 6. Deforestation Select the correct answer using the codes given below :Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2023