Part of the General Studies-III question bank for OPSC (OAS) Mains.
A comprehensive, topic-wise practice set of 18 questions on Environmental Issues & Governance for OPSC (OAS) Mains General Studies-III. None of them have been set in an OPSC or UPSC paper so far; these are practice questions on the same syllabus points.
Previous year questions
| No. | Question | Asked in |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | How can development be sustainable? Discuss three important duties of the citizens of India for protecting nature. | OPSC OAS Mains 2017 GS Paper-I Q.10(a) · 10 marks |
| 2 | Discuss the role of Centre for Environment Education (CEE) in promoting awareness about environment and sustainable development in India. | OPSC OAS Mains 2016 GS Paper-I Q.14 · 10 marks |
Practice questions
| No. | Question | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has predicted a global sea level rise of about one meter by AD 2100. What would be its impact in India and the other countries in the Indian Ocean region. | — |
| 4 | Analyse how the Montreal Protocol has helped in phasing out ozone-depleting compounds. Mention the key objectives of Kigali Amendment and elaborate how Kigali Amendment carries forward the agenda of Montreal Protocol? | — |
| 5 | Elucidate the importance of NITI Aayog's recent policy framework on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) for climate adaptation and mitigation. | — |
| 6 | Assess the provisions of the recently passed Forest Conservation Amendment Act, 2023 and various concerns raised by conservationists, considering the Act's potential impact on India's ecological balance and indigenous communities. | — |
| 7 | What are the critical features of Mission Life initiated by the Government of India, and what potential benefits does this mission offer in achieving the ambitious net zero target by 2070 as response to commitment for a sustainable future? | — |
| 8 | Highlight the significant differences between the Biological Diversity Amendment Act (2023, 2017, 2016) and the Biological Diversity Act of 2002. Additionally, discuss the significance of the proposed amendments. | — |
| 9 | Discuss the key findings of the Sixth Assessment Report recently released by IPCC. What key recommendations does it provide to tackle the identified challenges? | — |
| 10 | Debate the pros and cons of criminalizing Ecocide in India. Suggest a balanced approach for future policy development. | — |
| 11 | Examining the causes and environmental implications of Atlantification of the Arctic. Also suggest innovative solutions for addressing this issue. | — |
| 12 | Enumerate the challenges associated with sewage management in India. Outline institutional arrangements and initiatives in this regard. | — |
| 13 | Discuss deep-sea mining operations, highlighting their potential detrimental impact on ocean ecosystems while also acknowledging their indispensable role in climate action. Propose sustainable strategies to address ill effects of deep-sea mining. | — |
| 14 | Discuss how intensifying agricultural practices damages the environment, while a warming climate makes cost-effective agriculture more difficult. In this regard, how the National Mission on Natural Farming can help promote sustainable agriculture and preserve ecosystems. | — |
| 15 | Elaborate on the concept and types of planetary boundaries and provide examples of international actions to prevent their breach. | — |
| 16 | What are the key features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) initiated by the Government of India? How can it be strengthened? | — |
| 17 | Examine the provisions of the recently passed Forest Conservation Amendment Act, 2023 and the concerns raised by environmentalists regarding its potential impact on India's forests and indigenous communities. | — |
| 18 | Discuss the role of the National Green Tribunal in environmental governance in India. What are the challenges faced by the NGT in ensuring environmental justice? | — |