IAS 2015 — Environment & Ecology

What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? 1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur. 2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place. 3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?

Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?

Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?

With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples. 2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management. 3. It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.

Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?

Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'?

With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India. 3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?