Environmental Problems UPSC Questions

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change

Environmental Problems MCQ Questions


13.
What is the main aim of the Ladakh Homestays programme?
A.
Boost luxury tourism
B.
Promote industrial tourism
C.
Conservation-based community tourism
D.
Develop resorts
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ANSWER :
C. Conservation-based community tourism
14.
What is a key initiative in Sikkim’s Ecotourism Policy?
A.
Ban on entry permits
B.
Development of dams
C.
Environmental fees and permits
D.
Highway construction
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ANSWER :
C. Environmental fees and permits
15.
Which destination has a tourist cap of 150 per day in Uttarakhand?
A.
Yamunotri
B.
Gangotri
C.
Kedarnath
D.
Badrinath
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ANSWER :
B. Gangotri
16.
Which is a major environmental impact of sand mining?
A.
Increased biodiversity
B.
Increased groundwater
C.
Erosion
D.
Afforestation
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ANSWER :
C. Erosion
17.
Which river in Kerala is most affected by sand mining?
A.
Periyar
B.
Chaliyar
C.
Bharathapuzha
D.
Pamba
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ANSWER :
C. Bharathapuzha
18.
What is the main environmental risk of removing sand from rivers?
A.
Increase in fish population
B.
Improved irrigation
C.
Habitat destruction
D.
Better water flow
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ANSWER :
C. Habitat destruction