Environmental Laws, Conventions and Policies: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Environment and Ecology)
3 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Environmental Laws, Conventions and Policies (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 · Environmental Laws, Conventions and Policies
Q1. Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites?
Explanation
The proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat was aimed at establishing a second population of Asiatic lions in Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. This initiative is part of the Asiatic Lion Reintroduction Project, which seeks to ensure the genetic stability and conservation of the species. The last wild population of the Asiatic lion is found in the region of Gir Forest National Park, in the state of Gujarat.
UPSC 2017Environment and Ecology · Environmental Laws, Conventions and Policies
Q2. In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?
Explanation
Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 covers endangered species that need rigorous protection. The species are granted protection from poaching, killing, trading etc. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 was passed in order to safeguard various plant and animal species. Some of the animals granted protection under the Schedule I include, Black Buck, Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Snow Leopard, Swamp Deer, Himalayan Bear, Asiatic Cheetah, Kashmiri Stag, Fishing Cat, Lion-tailed Macaque, Musk Deer, Rhinoceros, Brow Antlered Deer, Chinkara (Indian Gazelle), Capped Langur, Golden Langur, Hoolock Gibbon etc. Species declared protected under Schedule I are prohibited to be hunted throughout India, except under threat to human life or in case of a disease that is beyond recovery. Thus tortoise species declared under Schedule I enjoys the same level of protection as iconic species like the tiger and elephant. Note: Updated schedules have been added in the vermin question of 2024.
UPSC 2017Environment and Ecology · Environmental Laws, Conventions and Policies
Q3. According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law? 1. Gharial 2. Indian wild ass 3. Wild buffalo Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation
Under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, certain species are granted varying levels of protection through classification into different schedules. Species listed in Schedule I receive the highest level of protection, prohibiting hunting except under specific circumstances such as threat to human life, if the animal is disabled or diseased beyond recovery or for scientific research. The Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), a critically endangered crocodilian, is listed under Schedule I, providing it with stringent protection measures. The Indian Wild Ass (Equus hemionus khur), found primarily in the Rann of Kutch, is also listed under Schedule I, ensuring its protection. The Wild Buffalo (Bubalus arnee), native to parts of central India, is included in Schedule I, reflecting its endangered status and the need for strict conservation efforts. Note: Updated schedules have been added in the vermin question of 2024."
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2017
(b) Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
2
2017
(a) It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.
3
2017
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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This page covers 3 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Environmental Laws, Conventions and Policies (Environment and Ecology), asked from 2011 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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