UPSC CSE · Environment and Ecology
UPSC Prelims Agriculture and Environment Questions (Environment and Ecology): PYQs with Answers
19 UPSC Prelims questions on Agriculture and Environment (Environment and Ecology) from 2011–2026, newest first. 2020 had the most (5). Difficulty: 11% easy, 58% medium and 32% hard.
- Rainfed Area DevelopmentWhich among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?
- Ethanol Producers Brazil USAConsider the following statements:
- Legume Family PlantsConsider the following plants:
- Rice Methane Nitrous OxideAmong the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide?
- System of Rice Intensification"System of Rice Intensification" of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in:
- Permaculture FarmingHow is the permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming?
- Palm OilWith reference to 'palm oil', consider the following statements:
- Fertigation AdvantagesWhat are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture?
- Zero Tillage AdvantagesWhat is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture?
- Sugarcane Cultivation TrendsWith reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements:
- Eco Friendly AgricultureIn the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture?
- Biochar FarmingWhat is the use of biochar in farming?
- Carbofuran PesticidesIn India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
- Agricultural Heritage Systems FAOThe FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
- Sustainable Sugarcane InitiativeWhat are the significance of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'?
- Legumes Pulse Fodder Green ManureConsider the following crops of India:
- Carbon Sequestration Farming PracticesConsider the following agricultural practices:
- Soil Salinization EffectsSalinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the…
- Micro Irrigation FertigationWith reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?