UPSC solved previous year questions

UPSC Environmental governance PYQ with Answers

10 solved Environmental governance questions from previous UPSC papers, each with an answer and explanation.

Questions
10
Years covered
2016–2026
Exam years
7
With answers
10

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UPSC Environmental governance PYQ with Answers

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  1. 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)

    Answer explanation

    Environmental protection and poverty reduction can conflict in the short term because poor households depend directly on land, forests, energy and low-cost infrastructure; yet ecological degradation ultimately deepens poverty.…

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