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Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change

General issues on environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change that do not require subject specialisation.

Ecology and Ecosystems Biodiversity and Conservation Flora, Fauna and IUCN Status Climate Change Pollution and Waste Management Environmental Laws and Organisations International Conventions Renewable Energy and Sustainability

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Q1 · Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change · MEDIUM
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. Which of the following statements about NGT is/are correct? 1. It has original jurisdiction over all civil cases involving environmental issues. 2. Appeals from NGT decisions lie directly to the Supreme Court of India. 3. NGT follows the principle of 'polluter pays' in its judgments. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q2 · Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change · EASY
Biosphere reserves in India are designated under which of the following programmes?
Q3 · Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change · HARD
Consider the following statements regarding India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement: 1. India has committed to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels. 2. India aims to achieve 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. 3. India pledged to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through forest and tree cover by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q4 · Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change · MEDIUM
The Western Ghats are recognized as one of the world's biodiversity hotspots. Which of the following factors contribute to the high biodiversity of the Western Ghats? 1. High rainfall and tropical climate 2. Varied altitude ranging from sea level to over 2500 meters 3. Geographical isolation from other mountain ranges 4. Ancient geological history with limited disturbance Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q5 · Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change · EASY