The term “sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction” is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of
Prelims
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Environment › Climate Change
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Environment › Indian Environment Acts
Environment › Indian Environment Acts
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 oflicially 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?Options
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(A)
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Environment › Indian Environment Acts
How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?
1.The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.
2.The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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(B)
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Environment › International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment
Environment › International Org,TreatiesXEnvironment
With reference to the ‘Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)’, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit held in Paris in 2015.
2. Membership of GACSA does not create any binding obligations.
3. India was instrumental in the creation of GACSA.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :Options
Answer
(C)
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Environment › Marine Ecosystem
Environment › Marine Ecosystem
Consider the following statements :
1.Most of the world’s coral reefs are in tropical waters.
2.More than one-third of the world’s coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines.
3.Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?Options
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(D)
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Environment › National Parks
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Environment › PollutionXImpact & remediation
Environment › PollutionXImpact & remediation
Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds ?
1.Decreased salinity in the river
2.Pollution of groundwater
3.Lowering of the water-table
Select the correct answer using the code given below :Options
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(B)
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Environment › Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC