Ecology, Ecosystem and Functions of Ecosystem: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Environment and Ecology)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Ecology, Ecosystem and Functions of Ecosystem (Environment and Ecology). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 1996Environment and Ecology · Ecology, Ecosystem and Functions of Ecosystem
Q1. Consider the following programmes: 1. Afforestation and development of wastelands 2. Reforestation and replantation in existing forests 3. Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel 4. Promotion of wide use of insecticides and pesticides to restrict the loss of forest area from degradation caused by pests and insects. The National Forest Policy of 1988 includes:
Explanation
National forest policy 1988 was introduced with the principal aim of ensuring environmental stability and maintaining ecological balance including atmospheric equilibrium which are vital for sustenance of all life forms, human, animal and plant. Key objectives of National Forest Policy 1988 are:
Increasing substantially the forest/tree cover in the country through massive afforestation, reforestation and social forestry programmes Encouraging efficient utilisation of forest produce and maximising substitution of wood. Checking soil erosion and denudation in the catchment areas of rivers, lakes, reservoirs. However, the National Forest Policy of 1988 does not promote the wide use of insecticides and pesticides. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced ecosystem and preserving biodiversity within forests.
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Ecology, Ecosystem and Functions of Ecosystem?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Ecology, Ecosystem and Functions of Ecosystem (Environment and Ecology), asked from 1996 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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