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.
Elaborate on the reasons behind the rise in human-wildlife conflicts in India. What measures can be undertaken to ensure the peaceful co-existence of humans and wildlife?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and Conservation
Discuss how the Biodiversity Act, 2002 and recently notified Biological Diversity (Access and Benefit Sharing) Regulation, 2025 promote access and benefit sharing while ensuring growth of traditional industries.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
The convergence of biological disasters and natural hazards has severe implications on lives, livelihoods, and economic systems. Critically examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Disaster ManagementBiodiversity and Conservation
Comment on the resource potential of the Sundarbans in India. How can nature-based solutions enhance its resilience against environmental challenges?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Highlight the social, ecological and economic costs related to the increasing extent and severity of coastal erosion with the rising global sea level. Also, suggest measures to arrest, adapt and mitigate its impact.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
How far do you think that the 'Draft National Forest Policy of India 2018' satisfies India's contemporary needs and is different from the previous policy of 1988? Explain with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
What are the ecological challenges associated with reintroducing cheetahs in India? Suggest measures to reduce the mortality of cheetahs in their new habitat.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Biodiversity and Conservation
What role do mangroves play in coastal ecosystem? Discuss the reasons behind the depletion of mangrove forest cover in the Sunderbans. What measures would you suggest measures to mitigate the loss of mangrove forest cover in Sunderbans?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Biodiversity and ConservationPollution
Infectious diseases that were once confined to animals in forests are now attacking human beings, at a faster pace. Discuss why zoonotic diseases are fast spreading to humans. How such spread of zoonotic diseases can be checked and prevented in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Mangroves play a critical role in the well-being of coastal communities and biodiversity. Elaborate. Also, discuss the recently launched MISHTI scheme in this context.
12.5 marks · 200 words · Answered by 1 topper
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change