Biodiversity: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Environment and Ecology)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Biodiversity (Environment and Ecology). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2016Environment and Ecology · Biodiversity
Q1. ‘Gadgil Committee Report’ and ‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’, sometimes seen in the news, are related to
Explanation
The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), also known as Gadgil Committee was chaired by Prof. Madhav Gadgil. It was established by the Ministry of Environment & Forests in 2010 and submitted its report in 2011. The panel was constituted to primarily demarcate ecologically sensitive areas in the Western Ghats and recommended measures for the management of these ecologically sensitive areas. The Kasturirangan committee was constituted to examine the WGEEP report in 2012. The key recommendations were:
Declaring the entire Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA). Dividing the region into three zones (Ecologically Sensitive Zones 1, 2, and 3), with strict regulations on mining, industries, and land-use changes. Implementing bottom-up democratic decision-making by involving local communities in conservation efforts. Banning large-scale developmental projects in sensitive zones.
Answer key for these questions
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2016
(d) protection of Western Ghats
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Biodiversity?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Biodiversity (Environment and Ecology), asked from 2003 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Biodiversity?
Questions on Biodiversity (Environment and Ecology) are available for 10 years, from 2003 to 2024. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
