1.
According to the wildlife
Protection Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any
person except under some provisions provided by law?
1.
Gharial
2.
Indian Wild ass
3.
Wild Buffalo
Select the correct
answer using the code given below
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3
2.
Consider the following statements
in respect of Trade related analysis of Fauna and Flora in commerce (TRAFFIC) :
1.
TRAFFIC is a bureau under UNEP
2.
The mission of TRAFFIC is to
ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the
conservation of nature.
Which of the above
statement is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
3.
In the context of solving
pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/s of bioremediation technique?
1.
It is a technique for cleaning up
of pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in
nature.
2.
Any contaminant with heavy metals
such as cadmium and lead can be readily
and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms.
3.
Genetic engineering can be used
to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation.
Select the correct
answer using the code given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3
4.
The term M – STrIPES is seen
sometimes in the news in the context of
a. Captive breeding of wild fauna
b. Maintenance of tiger reserves
c. Indigenous satellite Navigation
system
d. Security of National Highways
5.
Recently there was a proposal to
translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which
one of the following sites?
a. Corbett National park
b. Kuno palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
c. Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary
d. Sariska national park
6.
With reference to ‘ Global
Climate Change Alliance’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.
It is the initiative of the
European Union.
2.
It provides technical and
financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change
into their development policies and budget.
3.
It is coordinated by World
Resource institute (WRI) and World Business council for Sustainable development
(WBCSD).
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3
7.
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is
a standard criterion for
a. Measuring oxygen levels in blood
b. Computing oxygen levels in forest
ecosystem
c. Pollution assay in aquatic
ecosystem
d. Assessing oxygen levels in high
altitude regions.
8.
Consider the following
statements:
1.
Climate and Clean Air Coalition
(CCAC) to reduce short lived climate pollutants is a unique initiative of G20
group of countires.
2.
The CCAC focuses on methane,
black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.
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
9.
If you want to see gharials in
their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best places to visit?
a. Bhitarkanika Mangroves
b. Chambal river
c. Pulicat lake
d. Deeper Beel
10. From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern ghats and the western ghats?
a. Sathyamangalam tiger reserve
b. Nallamala forest
c. Nagarhole national park
d. Seshachalam Biosphere reserve
10 Percent of the questions in IAS Prelims 2017 GS paper 1 are asked from Environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change part of the syllabus.
so, from the past 4 years it is evident that 10 to 15 questions will be from this section. So prepare accordingly as you can expect similar number of questions in 2018 also.
10. From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern ghats and the western ghats?
a. Sathyamangalam tiger reserve
b. Nallamala forest
c. Nagarhole national park
d. Seshachalam Biosphere reserve
10 Percent of the questions in IAS Prelims 2017 GS paper 1 are asked from Environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change part of the syllabus.
so, from the past 4 years it is evident that 10 to 15 questions will be from this section. So prepare accordingly as you can expect similar number of questions in 2018 also.