GS3 · Practice questions
Pollution
36 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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"Green hydrogen can be the silver bullet in our quest to tackle climate change and pollution". Critically analyze the statement in light of India's National Green Hydrogen mission.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
EnergyClimate Change
Evaluate the impact of irrigation on the environment and natural resources, and suggest measures to ensure the sustainability and equity of irrigation practices in agriculture.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
Chemical pollution poses a grave threat to human health and the environment in India. Discuss the key sources contributing to pervasive chemical contamination and evaluate the effectiveness of existing environmental laws in curbing this problem.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Waste circularity is emerging as a sustainable solution to India's mounting solid waste crisis. Discuss the key principles of waste circularity and the government's initiative in this regard. How effective have these measures been in fostering a circular economy?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Examine the key features of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) 2023. Analyze its potential for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
What are the causes of high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and ozone pollution in India. How effective are the various steps taken by the government to mitigate particulate matter and ozone pollution?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Inequality in income and wealth translates into carbon inequality. In this context, discuss the significance of addressing carbon inequality for India and suggest ways to achieve it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Climate ChangeInclusive Growth
Discuss the multiple issues associated with space debris. Also, state the initiatives taken in recent times to tackle this menace.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Space TechnologyDisaster Risk Reduction
How does agricultural runoff containing fertilizers and pesticides contribute to environmental pollution? What measures can be taken to mitigate the impact of agricultural runoff?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Plastic waste has become near ubiquitous, threatening ecological stability. Explain. Also, discuss various measures taken by the government to contain further environmental degradation by plastic wastes.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
How does the Green Credit Programme extend beyond carbon management to promote a more sustainable environment in India? What are the various concerns about its implementation?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Environmental GovernanceClimate Change
Public awareness is primary in inculcating environmental consciousness. How does the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) promote environmental awareness?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Environmental GovernancePollution
The Public Accounts Committee has recently flagged concerns about the rising menace of plastic pollution. In this context, highlight the recent initiatives taken by the Government to curb plastic pollution.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Delineate the linkages between urbanization patterns and rising PM 2.5 levels in Tier-II and Tier-III cities of India. What are the various mitigation measures and the government's initiatives to mitigate air pollution in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Overexploitation strains the quality as well as the quantity of our groundwater resources. Analyze.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
What are Trans-fats? Discuss the health concerns associated with them and what steps are being taken to limit their consumption?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Pollution
The skewed emphasis on certain crops has distorted the cropping pattern in India, which has led to grave socio-economic and environmental consequences. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsSubsidies and MSP
The recent episodes of coral bleaching are signs of an alarming situation. Explain the reasons behind the phenomenon of coral bleaching. What are the ways to tackle this problem?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
Illegal and unregulated sand mining not just erodes the environment but also numerous lives. Comment
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionBiodiversity and Conservation
Highlighting the major mandate and objectives of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), evaluate its performance in mitigating pollution in Indian Cities.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
The emergence of new human pathogens and the re-emergence of various diseases are particularly concerning in the current decade. Highlight the challenges associated with these developments and propose steps forward to address these concerns.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
BiotechnologyPollution
Explain the concept of the 'triple planetary crisis' and the interlinkages between different aspects of this crisis. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangePollution
India is home to 12 out of 15 most polluted cities of South Asia, with large amount of PM2.5 & PM10 and Ozone pollution.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Bioremediation refers to the use of microorganisms to mitigate soil and water pollution.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionBiotechnology