Mains Practice Questions

Q. Assess the significance of the Western Ghats in the conservation of India's biodiversity. (150 words)

Q. The use of plastics has led to a significant increase in pollution and the destruction of marine ecosystems. Discuss the impact of plastic pollution on the environment and suggest measures to reduce it and protect marine life. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the role of community-based conservation efforts in protecting endangered species in India. (150 words)

Q. Analyze the impact of climate change on the Indian monsoon and the consequences for agriculture and water resources. (150 words)

Q. The use of pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture has led to a decline in the population of pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Discuss (250 words)

Q. Discuss the potential impact of climate change on India's tourism industry and suggest ways to adapt to it. (150 words)

Q. With the growing demand for energy and given the state of India’s renewable energy sector, can bio-energy replace non-renewable source of energy and fulfill India’s energy needs? Discuss (250 words)

Q. Discuss the various challenges related to waste-water Management in India. Highlight the recent government initiatives to resolve waste-water management. (250 words)

Q. Genetically Modified crops play a significant role in enhancing productivity, fight against hunger and malnutrition. Critically analyze? (250 words)

Q. Describe the key points of the revised Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). How are these different from its last update in 2005? What changes in India’s National Clean Air Programme are required to achieve revised standards?

Q. Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, 2021. When was this idea first floated in the International Solar Alliance (ISA)? (150 Words)

Q. Describe the major outcomes of the 26^th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are the commitments made by India in this conference? (250 Words)

Q. How do you analyse the perceived trade-off between poverty reduction and environmental sustainability? (150 words)

Q. Discuss the causes of high GHG emissions from the agriculture sector and the steps that can be taken to minimise the emissions. (250 Words)

Q. “Conventional energy sources are more reliable and should not be abandoned until the alternatives like clean energy have been stringently stress tested.’’ Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. How do you analyse the perceived trade-off between poverty reduction and environmental sustainability? (150 words)

Q. Enumerate the major threats to wetlands in India? How can “wise use approach” help in mitigating these threats? (150 words)

Q. “Advancing human development is impossible if we continue to create planetary pressures for others”. In the context of Planetary pressures-adjusted Human Development Index (PHDI), Analyse the statement. (250 Words)

Q. Air pollution is a transboundary problem, it transcends rural and urban boundaries. But the issue of air pollution in rural India is rarely discussed and action plans are rigid. Analyse. (150 words)

Q. Mindless human development has only exacerbated negative impacts on ecologically vulnerable regions of the Western Ghats. In the light of the statement discuss the measures needed to conserve the fragile ecosystem. (250 Words)

Q. Discuss India's contribution towards net zero carbon emissions and what more India can do to achieve its goals of net-zero by 2070. (250 Words)

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)