Comprehensive collection of questions from Environment & Ecology asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
Which of the following countries has a constitutional provision to maintain forest cover over at least 60 percent of its total geographical area?
The wild animals of the world found in India constitute about-
Where is IIFM (Indian Institute of Forest Management) located?
In which city is the Temperate Forest Research Centre located in India?
'World Wildlife Day' is celebrated on-
The emblem of the international organization WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is-
The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the-
Which animal is the symbol of World Wildlife Fund (W.W.F.)?
What is/are the importance(s) of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'? 1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships. 2. It has a particular/special focus on South Asia and North Africa, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of a major portion of financial resources to these regions. 3. It is committed to a bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating desertification. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
National Research Centre for Agroforestry is located at-
Which one of the following is not a major cause of the extinction of wild animals?
Consider the following statements: 1. The definition of 'Critical Wildlife Habitat' is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006. 2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights. 3. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the 'New York Declaration on Forests', which of the following statements are correct? 1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014. 2. It endorses a global timeline to cut the loss of forests. 3. It is a legally binding international declaration. 4. It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities. 5. India was one of the signatories at its inception. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
'Chipko' movement was basically against-
Who is the pioneer of the Chipko Movement?
Who among the following is considered as the leader of the 'Chipko Movement'?
Wild Life Protection Act was passed in the year-
In the context of wildlife conservation in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 provides a legal framework for the protection of wild animals only. 2. Project Elephant aims to conserve wild Asian elephants only.
In which year was the Wild Life Protection Act enforced in India?
In which year was the Wildlife (Protection) Act enacted in India?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (Names of Acts in India) List-II (Year) A. Forest (Conservation) Act 1. 1980 B. Environment (Protection) Act 2. 1986 C. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 3. 1981 D. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 4. 1974 Code: A B C D
Arrange the following events in chronological order of their start and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: I. Wild Life (Protection) Act II. Biological Diversity Act III. Project Tiger IV. Project Elephant Code:
Which of the following States launched the scheme 'Apna Van Apna Dhan'?
In which state of India was the 'Mukhyamantri Jan Van Yojana' first launched?
The objective of classifying forests as 'Protected Forests' in Jharkhand state is-