UPSC CSE · Environment and Ecology
UPSC Prelims Biodiversity Questions (Environment and Ecology): PYQs with Answers
41 UPSC Prelims questions on Biodiversity (Environment and Ecology) from 2011–2024, newest first. 2014 had the most (7). Difficulty: 22% easy, 54% medium and 24% hard.
- Indri Elk Bonobo HabitatsConsider the following pairs:
- NATIVE Trees of IndiaConsider the following:
- Honeybee Waggle DanceWhich of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?
- Mushroom PropertiesConsider the following statements:
- Biorock Technology"Biorock technology" is talked about in which one of the following situations?
- Miyawaki MethodThe "Miyawaki method" is well known for the:
- Fungus Cultivating AntsCertain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?
- Lichen Moss Without SoilIn the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil?
- Forest Cover States RankingConsider the following states:
- Desert Plant AdaptationsWhich of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss?
- Sixth Mass ExtinctionThe term 'sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction' is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of
- Coral Reefs DistributionConsider the following statements:
- Gharial Habitat ChambalIf you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?
- M Stripes Tiger MonitoringThe term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
- Schedule I Tortoise ProtectionIn India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?
- Asiatic Lion Translocation KunoRecently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites?
- Great Indian HornbillIn which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?
- Economics Ecosystems Biodiversity TEEBWith reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity’ (TEEB), which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Mixed Forests Andaman NicobarWhich one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?
- Genetic Engineering Appraisal CommitteeThe Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
- Birdlife InternationalWith reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Neem Oil Pesticide UsesWith reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements:
- Arachnid vs CrustaceanAmong the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three?
- Ganges River Dolphin DeclineOther than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins?
- Hibernation Bats Bears RodentsConsider the following:
- Birds Following Grazing CattleIf you walk through the countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses.…
- Coral Reefs IndiaWhich of the following have coral reefs?
- Biosphere ReservesThe most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
- Equatorial Forest FeaturesWhich of the following are characteristic features of equatorial forests?
- Desert Plant AdaptationsWhich of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?
- Star Tortoise Pygmy HogConsider the following:
- Sea Cow MammalsConsider the following animals:
- National Biodiversity AuthorityHow does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian Agriculture?
- Pollinating AgentsConsider the following kinds of organisms:
- Biodiversity ThreatsWhich of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area?
- Red Data BooksThe ‘Red Data Books’ published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of
- Biodiversity Latitudinal GradientConsider the following statements:
- Biodiversity Ecosystem ServicesBiodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways:
- In Situ Conservation SitesWhich one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?
- Biodiversity Hotspot CriteriaThree of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity:
- Himalayas Species DiversityThe Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon?