Acts And Policies PYQs — 13 UPSC CSE Previous Year Questions

Question 1

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the "vermin" category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Statement-II : The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

Accepted Answer

C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

Question 2

Consider the following statements : In India, the Biodiversity Management Committees are key to the realization of the objectives of the Nagoya Protocol. The Biodiversity Management Committees have important functions in determining access and benefit sharing, including the power to levy collection fees on the access of biological resources within its jurisdiction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

C. Both 1 and 2

Question 3

With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements : Wild animals are the sole property of the government. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Accepted Answer

B. 2 only

Question 4

Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 ?

Accepted Answer

C. Central Ground Water Authority

Question 5

Consider the following statements : The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure and manner in which it is sought lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

B. 2 only

Question 6

Consider the following statements : The definition of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights. 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 ?

Accepted Answer

A. 1 and 2 only

Question 7

According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law ? Gharial Indian wild ass Wild buffalo Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Accepted Answer

D. 1, 2 and 3

Question 8

In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?

Accepted Answer

A. It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.

Question 9

If National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country? Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste-water. The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore-wells and for installing motors and pump-sets to draw ground-water will be completely reimbursed by the Government. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Accepted Answer

B. 1 and 2 only

Question 10

With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts : Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947 Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957 Customs Act, 1962 Indian Forest Act, 1927 Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country ?

Accepted Answer

C. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 11

The minimum land area recommended for forest cover to maintain proper ecological balance in India is:

Accepted Answer

B. 33%

Question 12

Which one of the following legislations does not deal with the protection of environment?

Accepted Answer

D. The Port Laws Amendment Act, 1997

Question 13

Consider the following programmes:

Afforestation and development of wastelands
Reforestation and replantation in existing forests
Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel
Promotion of wide use of insecticides and pesticides to restrict the loss of forest area from degradation caused by pests and insects.

The National Forest Policy of 1988 includes:

Accepted Answer

D. l, 2 and 3