Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change

Q1 · Ecology and Biodiversity · HARD

Consider the following about ecological succession: 1. Primary succession occurs on bare surfaces without any prior vegetation. 2. Climax community is the stable final stage of succession. 3. Secondary succession is generally faster than primary succession. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q2 · Ecology and Biodiversity · HARD

Consider the following statements about Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites): 1. India has the largest network of Ramsar sites in Asia. 2. Chilika Lake in Odisha was the first Indian site to be designated as a Ramsar Site. 3. Wetlands can act as carbon sinks and help in climate change mitigation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3 · Ecology and Biodiversity · HARD

Which of the following statements regarding Ramsar sites is/are correct? 1. They are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention. 2. India has the highest number of Ramsar sites in Asia. 3. Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh was designated as a Ramsar site in 2022. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Q4 · Climate Change · HARD

Consider the following statements about India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement: 1. India aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels. 2. India targets to achieve 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5 · Ecology and Biodiversity · HARD

Consider the following statements about the Shivalik Hills ecosystem: 1. They are geologically the youngest mountain range in India. 2. They are rich in fossil beds containing evidence of early mammals. 3. They receive higher rainfall than the main Himalayan range. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?