Consider the following statements with reference to India's response to climate change:I.India's Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is a crucial tool for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.II.India's 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) submitted in December, 2024 recorded around 8% decrease in Greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 over 2019.III.Climate-resilient development necessarily depends on quick and short-term achievement of emission reduction targets. Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?1.Statement I : is empirically supported by statementII.2.Statement III : contradicts the approach implicit in statementI.3.Statement I : andstatement III :together establish the premise of long-term sustainability. Select the answer using the code given below:
Environment and Ecology
2026
Which of the following best explain(s) the rationale for protecting mangrove ecosystems in the context of climate resilience?1.Mangroves reduce tidal energy and store freshwater, making them ideal sites for paddy cultivation in saline estuarine belts.2.Their salt-sensitive roots filter seawater, making mangroves key to converting coastal land into freshwater aquaculture zones.3.By withstanding tidal surges and offering biomass resources, mangroves function both as natural bio-shields and livelihood bases for rural communities. Select the answer using the code given below:
Which of the following is/are the most significant implication(s) of obtaining Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk in the global textile industry?1.It allows Indian exporters to compete in high-end markets that prioritise chemical-free products.2.It confirms that Eri Silk meets international safety, environmental, and quality standards, enabling its entry into premium eco-conscious markets. Select the answer using the code given below:
With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate.2.It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon.3.Maximum precipitation is between December and May. Select the answer using the code given below:
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment) - List II (Location) A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory - 1. NOIDAList I · BIMSTEC Centre/EstablishmentList II · LocationB. BIMSTEC Energy Centre -2. BengaluruC. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate -3. ColomboD. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility -4. Thimphu Code: A B C D
Which of the following statements in relation to NIRANTAR (National Institute for Research and Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience), a platform of institutions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is/are correct?1.Ecosystem Survey and Analysis is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata.2.Research and Management of Ecosystem Service is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi.3.Capacity Development Support is a vertical under this platform, the lead institute of which is Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal. Select the answer using the code given below:
A bond whose proceeds are used only to finance or refinance a combination of both environmental and social projects is called:
2025
Consider the following statements:Statement I: Studies indicate that carbon dioxide emissions from cement industry account for more than 5% of global carbon emissions.Statement II: Silica-bearing clay is mixed with limestone while manufacturing cement.Statement III: Limestone is converted into lime during clinker production for cement manufacturing.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:Statement I: At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), India refrained from signing the 'Declaration on Climate and Health'.Statement II: The COP 28 Declaration on Climate and Health is a binding declaration; and if signed, it becomes mandatory to decarbonize health sector.Statement III: If India's health sector is decarbonized, the resilience of its health- care system may be compromised.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:Statement I: Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth's rotation and axis.Statement II: Solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections bombarded the Earth's outermost atmosphere with tremendous amount of energy.Statement III: As the Earth's polar ice melts, the water tends to move towards the equator.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:Statement I: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change.Statement II: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets.Statement III: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends to promote inter-country non-market strategies to reach their climate targets.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Which one of the following launched the 'Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific'?
With reference to 'Direct Air Capture', an emerging technology, which of the following statements is/are correct?I.It can be used as a way of carbon sequestration.II.It can be a valuable approach for plastic production and in food processing.III.In aviation, it can be a source of carbon for combining with hydrogen to create synthetic low-carbon fuel.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements:I.It is an omnivorous crustacean.II.Its natural habitat in India is only limited to some forest areas.III.In its natural habitat, it is an arboreal species.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:I.Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in India are less than 0.5 t CO2/ capita.II.In terms of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion, India ranks second in Asia-Pacific region.III.Electricity and heat producers are the largest source of CO2 emissions in India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the planet Earth, consider the following statements:I.Rain forests produce more oxygen than that produced by oceans.II.Marine phytoplankton and photo-synthetic bacteria produce about 50% of world's oxygen.III.Well-oxygenated surface water contains several folds higher oxygen than that in atmospheric air.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following:I.Cigarette buttsII.Eyeglass lensesIII.Car tyres How many of them contain plastic?
Consider the following substances:I.EthanolII.NitroglycerineIII.Urea Coal gasification technology can be used in the production of how many of them?
Consider the following statements:Statement I: Activated carbon is a good and an attractive tool to remove pollutants from effluent streams and to remediate contaminants from various industries.Statement II: Activated carbon exhibits a large surface area and a strong potential for adsorbing heavy metals.Statement III: Activated carbon can be easily synthesized from environmental wastes with high carbon content.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:Statement I: Of the two major ethanol producers in the world,i. e., Brazil and the United States of America, the former produces more ethanol than the latter.Statement II: Unlike in the United States of America where corn is the principal feedstock for ethanol production, sugarcane is the principal feedstock for ethanol production in Brazil.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
The World Bank warned that India could become one of the first places where wet-bulb temperatures routinely exceed 35°. Which of the following statements best reflect(s) the implication of the above-said report?I.Peninsular India will most likely suffer from flooding, tropical cyclones and droughts.II.The survival of animals including humans will be affected as shedding of their body heat through perspiration becomes difficult.Select the correct answer using the code given below
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Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?
2024
One of the following regions has the world's largest tropical peatland, which holds about three years worth of global carbon emissions from fossil fuels; and the possible destruction of which can exert detrimental effect on the global climate.Which one of the following denot that region ?
With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer product, consider the following statements:1.PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water, food and food packaging material.2.PFAS are not easily degraded in the environment.3.Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead to bioaccumulation in animal bodies.Which of the statements given above are correct?