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UPSC Mains Environmental governance Questions

5 Environmental governance questions from previous UPSC Mains papers, useful for identifying recurring themes and practising answers.

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Questions: 5
Years covered: 2018–2025
Exam years: 4
With answers: 5

Environmental governance questions by year

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UPSC Mains Environmental governance Questions

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Q1 2025 Mains GS1

Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India - Comment. (Answer in 250 words)

DevelopmentEnvironmental governanceIndian society
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Q2 2024 Mains GS3

What role do environmental NGOs and activists play in influencing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) outcomes for major projects in India? Cite four examples with all important details. (Answer in 150 words)

Civil society activismEiaEnvironment
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