Environmental Organisations: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Environment and Ecology)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Environmental Organisations (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 2014Environment and Ecology · Environmental Organisations
Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Animal Welfare Board of India was established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body. 3. The National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: Animal Welfare Board of In-dia was established in 1962 under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. It serves as a statutory advisory body on animal welfare laws and promotes animal welfare in the country.
Statement 2 is correct: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body. It was constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2006. It aims to strengthen tiger conservation initiatives by providing a statutory basis for the protection of tiger reserves and ensuring accountability in the management of these reserves.
Statement 3 is correct: The National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) was established in 2009 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. It is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of states through which the Ganga flows. It is in charge of overseeing the restoration of the River Ganga Basin, including Ganga and its tributaries, and the prevention of pollution.
UPSC 2014Environment and Ecology · Environmental Organisations
Q2. With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements: 1. It is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. 2. It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness. 3. It organises and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
BNHS is one of the biggest non-governmental groups working on biodiversity and conservation. It was established in 1883. It has its headquarters in Mumbai’s Hornbill House. BNHS funds numerous research projects, and it also puts out the Bombay Natural History Society Journal. The Great Hornbill serves as the BNHS’s emblem.
Statement 1 is incorrect: BNHS is an independent non-gov-ernmental organization (NGO) and is not an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. While it collaborates with various governmental agencies, it operates independently.
Statement 2 is correct: BNHS’s mission focuses on the conservation of nature, primarily biological diversity, through action based on research, education, and public awareness. It has been instrumental in various conservation initiatives, including the protection of endangered species and habitats across India. Its research has significantly contributed to policy formulation and implementation in the field of wildlife conservation.
Statement 3 is correct: By organizing nature trails, camps, and workshops, BNHS provides platforms for individuals to experience and learn about biodiversity firsthand, fostering a community of informed and motivated conservationists.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2014
(b) 2 and 3 only
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2014
(c) 2 and 3 only
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Environmental Organisations?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Environmental Organisations (Environment and Ecology), asked from 2014 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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