Environmental Conservation, Pollution and EIA

Conservation

UPSC Civil Services Mains GS Paper 3 questions on this chapter since 2013, grouped by sub-topic.

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Climate Action Plans6

2025What is Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) ? What is the potential role of CCUS in tackling climate change ?

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Wetlands, Rivers & Aquatic Ecosystems4

2023Comment on the National Wetland Conservation Programme initiated by the Government of India and name a few India's wetlands of international importance included in the Ramsar Sites.

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Coastal & Marine Conservation3

2025Seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifers is a major concern in India. What are the causes of seawater intrusion and the remedial measures to combat this hazard ?

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Sustainable Development & Green Economy3

2019Define the concept of carrying capacity of an ecosystem as relevant to an environment. Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for sustainable development of a region.

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Biodiversity & Species Conservation2

2026Discuss the aim and goals of Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework. Mention India's commitments and initiatives to achieve the goals and targets of this framework giving suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words)

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Climate Change Impacts1

2017Climate change' is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change ? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change ?