Mains Practice Questions

Q. Describe the various stages involved in undertaking Environment Impact Assessment (EIA). Also highlight the importance of Strategic Environmental Assessment (150 Words).

Q. ‘In India, the agriculture and allied sector is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gas after energy and manufacturing sectors.’ What changes should India make to achieve Carbon-efficient agriculture?

Q. Pledge for Net-Zero emission should be taken keeping the interests of our poorest and most vulnerable populations at the centre. Comment. (250 Words)

Q. Energy security is significant for socio-economic development. Discuss the challenges in achieving energy security and suggest measures to ensure it.

Q. Discuss innovative approaches for solid waste management that can help in dealing with increasing waste problems in Indian cities. (150 words)

Q. Watershed management refers to implementing land use practices and water management practices to protect and improve the quality of the water and other natural resources within a watershed. Explain how watershed management is key for sustainable and inclusive growth.

Q. What do you understand by Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)? What are the associated challenges and significance of EIA in India? (250 words)

Q. India stands a better chance of reaching the destination of a predominantly clean system if it makes natural gas the “next stop” in its energy journey. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. Plastic pollution is the most widespread problem affecting the marine environment. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. In the effort to secure a global consensus around this target, India must first “green” its fossil fuel energy basket. This can be done by increasing the share of natural gas. Discuss.

Q. Discuss the schism between the developed and developing world in climate change negotiations and coming up with a collective global action.

Q. How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006.

Q. Discuss how far Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) has been useful for our environment as well as society? (250 words)

Q. Without a focus on habitat conservation, success of project Tiger may lead to human-animal conflict. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Resource efficiency is the key to a Green Economy. Elaborate. (250 words)

Q. Why is the Biosphere important for living organisms? (150 words)

Q. Explain the significance of the Eastern Ghats for India. Suggest steps that can be taken to conserve the biodiversity of the region. (250 words)

Q. Indigenous people are one of the most vulnerable sections facing climate change, however, they can act as change agents, towards mitigating and adapting to climate change. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. The present-day food system is one of the main drivers of deforestation and biodiversity loss. Examine. (250 words)

Q. Explain the significance of climate diplomacy for India. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by agrobiodiversity? Examine its significance in light of climate change, sustainable agriculture and poverty. (250 words)

Q. Is carbon tax regressive in nature? Give reasons to justify your answer. (150 words)

Q. What are wetlands and their functions? Discuss the threats being faced by them. (250 words)

Q. Discuss reasons and impact of ozone pollution on environment and health. (250 words)

Q. What are the reasons and costs of rising air pollution in Delhi? Enumerate the measures taken by government in this direction and their efficacy. (250 words)

Q. Examine the reasons for rising incidents of forest fires in India and steps that can be taken to contain them. (150 words)

Q. Examine the causes behind India’s problem of e-waste and reasons due to which rules have been ineffective. (250 words)

Q.How does organic farming help in carbon sequestration? Examine the steps taken by Government to promote organic farming in India.(250 Words)

Q. Discuss the impact of Global warming on the Himalayan ecology. (150 words)

Q. What is ‘carbon mineralisation’ and how does it help in the fight against climate change? Which are other significant carbon capture and storage methods? (150 words)