Environmental Organisations: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Environment and Ecology)
13 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on environmental organisations are listed here, from 2014 to 2025. UPSC asks what an organisation does, who runs a scheme and which statement about it is true: the Green Climate Fund, IUCN, BirdLife International, TRAFFIC, FAO’s GIAHS and Indian bodies such as the Animal Welfare Board. The explanations give the mandate of each.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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Q11. Which of the following statements regarding ‘Green Climate Fund’ is/are correct? 1. It is intended to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. 2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Explanation
As the world’s largest climate fund, GCF accelerates transformative climate action in developing countries through a country-owned partnership approach and use of flexible financing solutions and climate investment expertise.
Statement 1 is correct: Green Climate Fund aims to make an ambitious contribution to attaining the mitigation and adaptation goals of the international community to counter climate change. The Fund allocates its resources to low-emission and climate-resilient projects and programmes in developing countries.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The GCF was established in 2010 by 194 countries party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as an operating entity of the Convention’s financial mechanism. It is not founded under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), or the World Bank.
UPSC 2014Environment and Ecology · Environmental Organisations
Q12. 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
Q13. 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
11
2015
(a) 1 only
12
2014
(b) 2 and 3 only
13
2014
(c) 2 and 3 only
What UPSC has tested in Environmental Organisations
The Asian Development Bank launched the Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific.
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) is a United Nations mechanism to assist countries in transitioning to a green economy.
“Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now” is an initiative of the UNFCCC Secretariat.
The Animal Welfare Board of India was established under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
TRAFFIC is a wildlife trade monitoring network; BirdLife International is a global partnership for birds.
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Environmental Organisations?
This page covers 13 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.
Who launched the Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific?
The Asian Development Bank. The hub, launched in 2024, helps channel finance into nature-based solutions such as restoring ecosystems, in line with climate and biodiversity goals across Asia and the Pacific.
What is the Green Climate Fund?
A fund set up under the UNFCCC to help developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. It is headquartered in Songdo, South Korea, and channels finance through accredited institutions.
What is GIAHS?
The Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, a status awarded by the FAO to traditional farming systems that are rich in biodiversity and local knowledge, such as the Kashmir saffron heritage of India.
