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.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2017Environment and Ecology · Ecology, Ecosystem and Functions of Ecosystem
Q1. The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
Explanation
MSTrIPES stands for Monitoring system for Tigers - Intensive Protection and Ecological Status.M-STrIPES was launched in 2010 by NTCA and WII across Indian tiger reserves. It is a software-based monitoring system, designed to assist wild-life protection. The system consists of two components:
Field based methods for ecological monitoring, law enforcement, recording wildlife offences, and patrolling. A specialised GIS application for reporting, analysis, and data storage. Forest guards are required to use a GPS to track their movements as part of MSTrIPES, in addition to entering their observations on site-specific data sheets.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2017
(b) Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
Frequently asked questions
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.
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 Ecology, Ecosystem and Functions of Ecosystem?
Questions on Ecology, Ecosystem and Functions of Ecosystem (Environment and Ecology) are available for 12 years, from 1996 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
