Fixing Climate Change UPSC Questions

Which of the following is not a natural carbon sink?

With reference to micro-irrigation.which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. Fertilizer/ nutrients loss can be reduced .
2.It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming.
3. In some areas of farming ,recding of ground water table can be checked.
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UPSC - 2011

If National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country?
1. Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste water.
2. The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water.
3. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of pansolar India.
4. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore-wells and for installing motors and pump - sets to draw ground - water will be completely reimbursed by the Government.
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UPSC - 2012

Which of the following is a step in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)?

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystems in the order of decreasing productivity?

UPSC - 2013

What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative?
1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
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UPSC - 2014