Natural Resources UPSC Questions

Biology

Natural Resources MCQ Questions


13.
What does the term 'environmental refugees' refer to?
A.
People fleeing due to political conflicts
B.
People displaced by climate-related disasters
C.
Urban migrants
D.
Refugees from war-torn areas
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
B. People displaced by climate-related disasters
14.
Which organisation published 'Limits to Growth' in 1972?
A.
UNEP
B.
World Bank
C.
Club of Rome
D.
World Economic Forum
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
C. Club of Rome
15.
What is the major concern about coastal waters globally?
A.
Increase in temperature
B.
Increased salinity
C.
Pollution from land-based activities
D.
Oil spills only
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
C. Pollution from land-based activities
16.
Which protocol addresses the protection of the ozone layer?
A.
Kyoto Protocol
B.
Paris Agreement
C.
Montreal Protocol
D.
Rio Declaration
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
C. Montreal Protocol
17.
Which of the following best defines 'common property resources'?
A.
Private lands used for public purposes
B.
Resources owned by governments
C.
Resources accessible to all with defined rights and duties
D.
Property belonging to corporations
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
C. Resources accessible to all with defined rights and duties
18.
Which Indian policy mandates cleaner fuels for vehicles?
A.
National Climate Action Plan
B.
Energy Conservation Act
C.
National Auto-fuel Policy
D.
Electricity Act
😑 View Answer Rough Work Error
ANSWER :
C. National Auto-fuel Policy