International Environmental Conventions PYQs — 6 UPSC CSE Previous Year Questions

Question 1

'Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations?

Accepted Answer

A. The International Union for Conservation of Nature

Question 2

With reference to the 'New York Declaration on Forests', which of the following statements are correct? It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014. It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests. It is a legally binding international declaration. It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities. India was one of the signatories at its inception. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

A. 1, 2 and 4

Question 3

Consider the following statements : Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

C. 3 only

Question 4

What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'? It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships. It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions. It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

C. 1 and 3 only

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

B. Montreal Protocol

Question 6

Consider the following international agreements: The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification The World Heritage Convention Which of the above has/have a bearing on the biodiversity?

Accepted Answer

D. 1, 2 and 3