GS3 · Practice questions
Pollution
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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
Examine the environmental impacts of oil spills on marine and coastal ecosystems. What are the various methods used for cleaning-up of oil spills?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PollutionBiodiversity and Conservation
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
What are the major drivers of glacial retreat in the Arctic? Describe the potential impact of the retreat of Arctic glaciers on the ecosystem.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Explain the scientific principles behind cloud seeding. Highlighting its role in alleviating air pollution and global warming, discuss its potential limitations.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PollutionAgri-technology
Several initiatives have been taken by the government towards addressing India's water needs, but the issues of water availability and water quality still warrant prioritised intervention. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgricultural Marketing
Space tourism, which was viewed as something straight out of a science fiction movie, is now becoming a reality albeit not without hindrances. What are the challenges associated with space tourism? What measures can be taken to address these challenges?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Space TechnologyClimate Change
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
Plastic pollution is emerging as a serious environmental threat in India. Discuss the various mitigation measures to address this problem and also the government's initiatives in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Despite its criticality for the success of the Swachha Bharat Mission, solid waste management in India remains at a sub-optimal level. In this context, suggest long-term technological and institutional solutions towards effective solid-waste management.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Why retrofitting Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs) in Indian thermal power plants is a more viable and effective option compared to the installation of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
PollutionEnergy
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
While oceans are considered among mankind's best allies in the fight against climate change, they are themselves heavily impacted by the same. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation