Environment UPSC PYQ 2012

Question 1

Vultures which used to be very common in the Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed to: [2012]

Accepted Answer

Sign in to reveal the correct answer

Answer

The destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive species

Answer

A drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle

Answer

Scarcity of food available to them

Answer

A widespread, persistent and fatal disease among them

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Sign in to reveal the correct answer

Answer

Biosphere Reserves

Answer

National Parks

Answer

Wetlands declared under Ramsar Convention

Answer

Wildlife Sanctuaries

Question 3

The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?
1. Right to healthy environment, construed as a part of Right to life under Article 21
2. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 275(1)
3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243(A)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Accepted Answer

Sign in to reveal the correct answer

Answer

1 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

32 more Environment 2012 questions await