GS3 · Topic
Biodiversity and Conservation
Species and habitat, protected areas, wetlands, forests, wildlife law, conservation versus use.
100 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Biodiversity and Conservation that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Blue Economy 2.0, focusing on coastal restoration and sustainable development, also needs to address the challenges to economic advancements in the coastal regions. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthInfrastructure
How the failure to stop the degradation of Western Ghats worsened Kerala floods? Is it time to revisit the Gadgil committee recommendations on conservation and protection of Western Ghats to ensure more sustainable construction? Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Biodiversity and ConservationDisaster Management
How does the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 strike a balance between economic development, border security, and forest conservation?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Environmental GovernanceBiodiversity and Conservation
The recent IPCC report highlighted loss of over 60% of flora and fauna since last century can largely be traced to increased development on cost of environment degradation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Discuss the potential of carbon farming as a sustainable agricultural practice in mitigating climate change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Explain how the understanding of the concept of 'Sustainable Use' is vital for achieving environmental, social and economic sustainability. Mention the measures taken
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationInclusive Growth
Discuss the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and human livelihood. Suggest an integrated approach to mitigate these challenges.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
The unviable use of wetland resources is a combined result of information, market and policy intervention failures. Comment. Also, explain how this is pushing us towards an unnoticed ecological crisis.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Why is biopiracy a cause of great concern to the existing traditional knowledge of the developing world? What steps have been taken by the government of India for protecting the existing traditional Indian knowledge?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Intellectual PropertyBiotechnology
The recent amendments in the Wildlife Protection Act provide a framework to prevent illegal trade in wild animals and plants to ensure that their survival is not threatened. In this regard, mention the implications of illegal wildlife trade in India and analyse the effectiveness of the recent amendments to address the issue.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and Conservation
Highlighting the reasons behind widespread soil degradation in India, discuss the various steps undertaken to address the problem of soil pollution.
Answered by 1 topper
PollutionBiodiversity and Conservation
Discuss the concept of reintroduction of major fauna with special reference to Project Cheetah. Also, evaluate the importance of Precision Agriculture in Indian context and its challenges.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationAgri-technology
Californian, Amazon and Australian wild fires are the new normal. How is Climate change causing forest fires? Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
What is a Regenerative Blue Economy? How does it differ from conventional blue growth models? Highlight the role of the Regenerative Blue Economy in mitigating climate change and halting biodiversity loss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
What are the key findings of the India State of Forest Report 2021 prepared by the Forest Survey of India (FSI)? Discuss the major changes in the forest area in India compared to the India State of Forest Report 2019.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Biodiversity and Conservation
How does climate change lead to desertification? Suggest measures to minimize land degradation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Discuss the extent of biodiversity loss and its multi-faceted impacts. What steps have been taken at the national and international levels to arrest biodiversity loss?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Biodiversity and Conservation
Explain the concept of the 'triple planetary crisis' and the interlinkages between different aspects of this crisis.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
What are run-off the river hydroelectric projects? How can run off the river hydroelectric projects balance ecological conservation with socio-economic development?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
EnergyInfrastructure
The unsustainable use of wetland resources is a combined result of information, market and policy intervention failures. Comment. Also, explain how this is pushing us towards an unperceived ecological crisis.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
What do you understand by Nature-based Solutions (NBS)? Explain how NBS can help in adaptation with regard to various hazards.
Answered by 1 topper
Climate ChangeDisaster Risk Reduction
Giving example, explain how continental rupture ultimately results in the formation of a new ocean basin.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and Conservation
Explain the concept of the 'triple planetary' crisis. What are the interlinkages between different aspects of this crisis?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionBiodiversity and Conservation
Climate change is causing profound alterations in ecosystems, triggering cascading impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human livelihoods, which demands integrated approaches to conservation and climate adaptation. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Highlighting the significance of "Western Ghats" in preserving and conserving the biodiversity of India, discuss the threats faced by this fragile and ecologically sensitive Region. Elaborate on the measures taken by the Government of India to protect the Western Ghats ecosystem.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the risk of infectious agents jumping the barriers of species, necessitating human, animal, and environmental health questions to be dealt in an integrated manner. In this light, discuss the concept of one health.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
BiotechnologyBiodiversity and Conservation
Ever-increasing competition to control land resources has not only led to environmental degradation but also fuelled social instability, poverty, and migration. Discuss the multidimensional effects of Land Degradation. How can we achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN)?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Biodiversity and ConservationPollution
'The UN High Seas Treaty is comparable to the 2015 Paris Agreement's importance and significance'. In the context of this, discuss the importance of the UN High Seas Treaty for the conservation of marine biodiversity and fair and equitable resource-sharing.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Ocean deoxygenation is one of the most detrimental, yet under-reported side-effects of human-induced climate change. Identify the causes behind it. Also, mention its socio-economic and environmental implications for the world.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangePollution
Identify the reasons for increasing human-wildlife conflict in India. What are the major steps taken by the government to mitigate this conflict?
Answered by 1 topper
Biodiversity and Conservation