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Q1.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

With reference to 'Ecosystem', which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Green plants in terrestrial ecosystem capture about 1% of energy of the sunlight that falls on their leaves. 2. Around 10% of organic matter reaches to the next higher level of consumers. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :

Q2.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

With reference to 'Carrying Capacity of Environment', which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. The rate of resource extraction should remain above the rate of resource generation. 2. Generation of waste should remain within the absorption capacity of environment. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :

Q3.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Sustainable development should take place without damaging the environment and development in the present time should not compromise with the needs of the future generations. Reason (R) : Agenda 21 was signed by world leaders in 1995. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :

Q4.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

Which of the following Ramsar wetland site is/are NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh ? 1. Sarsai Nawar Jheel 2. Samaspur Bird Sanctuary 3. Rudrasagar Lake 4. Sultanpur National Park Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :

Q5.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

With reference to lichens, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Lichens are very good indicators of pollution. 2. Lichens grow well in polluted areas. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :

Q6.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists. List - I (National Park/ Wildlife Sanctuary) A. Dachigam B. Keoladeo C. Kanha D. Periyar List - II (State/Union Territory) 1. Madhya Pradesh 2. Rajasthan 3. Kerala 4. Jammu and Kashmir Code : A B C D

Q7.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

With reference to Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Income (MISHTI), which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It was initiated in 2019. 2. It aims to restore Mangrove forests. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :

Q8.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : India's success is critical for the global success of Sustainable Development Goals. Reason (R) : India accounts for nearly one-sixth of the total world population. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :

Q9.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

The Appiko Movement is associated with which of the following Indian States ? 1. Uttarakhand 2. Uttar Pradesh 3. Kerala 4. Karnataka Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :

Q10.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

With reference to Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE), which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It was launched in June 2022. 2. Its idea was proposed at the COP 25 in Madrid, Spain. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :

Q11.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists. List - I (Sustainable Development Goals) A. Goal 1 B. Goal 3 C. Goal 4 D. Goal 6 List - II (Area of Goal) 1. Clean water and sanitation 2. Quality education 3. To end poverty in all forms 4. Good health and well-being Code : (columns A B C D)

Q12.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

With reference to 'Operation Olivia', which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It is an initiative of Indian coast Guards to protect Olive Ridley turtles along the coast of Odisha. 2. Operation Olivia is carried out during the month of August which is the nesting time of Olive Ridley turtles. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :

Q13.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

Which of the following pairs is/are NOT correctly matched ? (Biosphere Reserve) (State) 1. Nokrek - Manipur 2. Manas - Assam 3. Agasthyamalai - Kerala Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :

Q14.2025GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

With reference to Global Environment Facility, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It was established in 1991. 2. Only the developed countries are donors to it. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :

Q15.2024GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

Which of the following statements is not true about "ecological niche" ?

Q16.2024GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List-I (Biosphere Reserve) A. Simlipal B. Nokrek C. Agasthyamalai D. Manas List-II (State) 1. Kerala 2. Odisha 3. Assam 4. Meghalaya

Q17.2024GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

Which of the following is the correct sequence of phases of Biotic succession ?

Q18.2024GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

Which of the following pairs (National Park - State/Union Territory) is not correctly matched ?

Q19.2024GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : The concept of Sustainable Development was popularised by the Brundtland Report. Reason (R) : The Brundtland Report is also known as "The Limits to Growth". Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

Q20.2024GS1General Issues on Environmental Ecology

Plants and animals that live on land are called :

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