Environment UPSC PYQ 2020

Question 1

Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous?

Accepted Answer

Sign in to reveal the correct answer

Answer

Kanha National Park

Answer

Manas National Park

Answer

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

Answer

Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary

Question 2

According to India's National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels? [2020] 1. Cassava 2. Damaged wheat grains 3. Groundnut seeds 4. Horse gram 5. Rotten potatoes 6. Sugar beet Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

Sign in to reveal the correct answer

Answer

1, 2, 5 and 6 only

Answer

1, 3, 4 and 6 only

Answer

2, 3, 4 and 5 only

Answer

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Question 3

What is/are the advantage/ advantages of zero tillage in agriculture? Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of the previous crop. Without the need for a nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible. Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

Sign in to reveal the correct answer

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

3 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

35 more Environment 2020 questions await