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UPSC Prelims Environment & ecology Questions

18 Environment & ecology questions from previous UPSC Prelims papers, from the latest year backwards, each with its answer and explanation.

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  1. Q1 2020 Prelims GS

    Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution? 1. Automobile exhaust 2. Tobacco smoke 3. Wood burning 4. Using varnished wooden furniture 5. Using products made of polyurethane

    Air pollutionEnvironmental pollutionEnvironment & ecology
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  2. Q2 2020 Prelims GS

    With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements: 1. The leader of an elephant group is a female. 2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months. 3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only. 4. Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala.

    Environment & ecologyGestation & populationIndian elephant - behaviour
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