Natural Resources UPSC Questions

Natural Resources MCQ Questions

7.
Which country was NOT mentioned as having made claims to Antarctic territory?
A.
India
B.
Norway
C.
France
D.
Argentina
ANSWER :
A. India
8.
The sacred groves in India are traditionally associated with:
A.
Urban industrial zones
B.
Military training camps
C.
Deity worship and biodiversity conservation
D.
Agricultural overuse
ANSWER :
C. Deity worship and biodiversity conservation
9.
Which Indian act encourages the use of renewable energy?
A.
Forest Conservation Act
B.
Environment Protection Act
C.
Electricity Act of 2003
D.
Biodiversity Act
ANSWER :
C. Electricity Act of 2003
10.
India ratified the Paris Climate Agreement in which year?
A.
2015
B.
2016
C.
2017
D.
2018
ANSWER :
B. 2016
11.
Consider the following diseases
1.Diphtheria
2.Chickenpox
3.Smallpox
Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?

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A.
1 and 2 only
B.
3 only
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
None
ANSWER :
B. 3 only
12.
Which movement is known for opposing the construction of dams in India?
A.
Save Rivers Movement
B.
Jungle Bachao Andolan
C.
Narmada Bachao Andolan
D.
Van Mahotsav
ANSWER :
C. Narmada Bachao Andolan