Environment & Ecology - MOST IMPORTANT CAPF Previous Year Questions
Practice real questions from previous year exams of CAPF.
š National Organizationsš National Green Tribunal
Q1
The National Green Tribunal, set up to deal with the expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection, was set up under the
šÆ CAPF (AC) PAPER-I 2018
š Basics of Environment & Ecologyš Carrying Capacity
Q2
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in respect of the 'ecoradicals'?
1. They believe that human societies on earth are moving dangerously closer to the limits of the earth's carrying capacity
2. They call for strict population control
3. They stress for less consumption-oriented and waste-producing way of life
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šÆ CAPF - 2019 (I)
š Tropical Biomesš Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
Q3
Which one of the following does NOT fall in the areas of tropical deciduous forest biomes?
šÆ CAPF - 2019 (I)
š Coral Reefsš Uses of Coral Reefs
Q4
Which one of the following does NOT illustrate the importance of the Coral Reef?
šÆ CAPF Exam 2020
š In Situ Conservation ā Protected Areasš Biosphere Reserves
Q5
Which one of the following statements about 'Biosphere Reserves' is not true?
šÆ CAPF (AC) Paper-I 2009
š Basics of Environment & Ecologyš Ecological Niche
Q6
The ecological niche of an organism relates to:
šÆ CAPF (AC) Paper-I 2017
š Tropical Biomesš Tropical Rainforest
Q7
Which of the following statements about tropical rain forests are correct?
1. The soils of tropical rain forests are quite infertile.
2. The vegetation is evergreen, enabling photosynthesis to take place year around.
3. They have been described as 'deserts covered by trees'.
4. They are most productive land-based ecosystem.
šÆ CAPF - 2021 (1)
š Basics of Environment & Ecologyš Ecotone and Ecocline
Q8
Transition zone of varied natural vegetation occupying the boundary between two adjacent and differing plant communities is known as:
šÆ CAPF Exam 2020
š Ecosystem - Function & Servicesš Functions of Ecosystem
Q9
Which one among the following phenomena includes processes, such as production, predation, nutrient transformation, and the influx and efflux of energy and materials?
šÆ CAPF (AC) Paper-I 2011
š Light & Noise Pollutionš Misc
Q10
Green Muffler is
šÆ CAPF (AC) Paper-I 2012
š Ocean Acidificationš Influencing Factors
Q11
It is reported that there is an ongoing decrease in the pH value of ocean water because of global warming. It happens due to :
šÆ CAPF (AC) Paper-I 2015
š Environmental Schemes in Indiaš Misc
Q12
Which of the following is/are considered as India's green initiatives?
1. National Green Highways Mission
2. R & D for Clean Coal Technologies
3. National Green Corridor Programme
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šÆ CAPF (AC) PAPER-I 2018
š Biodiversityš Patterns and Importance of Biodiversity
Q13
The greatest diversity of animal and plant species is found in:
šÆ CAPF (AC) 2023
š Types of Ecosystems - Wetland Ecosystemš Ramsar Sites of India
Q14
Consider the following statements about Ramsar Wetland sites in India:
1. Gahirmatha is the habitat of Olive Ridley Turtles.
2. Chilika lake is habitat of Irrawaddy Dolphin as its flagship species.
3. Nalsarovar Wetland is also the habitat of Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
4. Tso Moriri Wetland is the habitat and breeding ground of Black-necked Crane.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
šÆ CAPF (AC) 2023
š In Situ Conservation ā Protected Areasš National Parks
Q15
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I (National Park): A. Corbett B. Neora Valley C. Betla D. Kanha
List-II (Location in map): 1. (Map location 1) 2. (Map location 2) 3. (Map location 3) 4. (Map location 4)
šÆ CAPF (AC) Paper-I 2017
š In Situ Conservation ā Protected Areasš National Parks
Q16
On the occasion of the World Environment Day, 2021 which one of the following was declared as a National Park in India?
šÆ CAPF - 2021 (I)
š In Situ Conservation ā Protected Areasš Conservation Reserves
Q17
Where is Asan Conservation Reserve located?
šÆ CAPF Exam-I : 2021
š In Situ Conservation ā Protected Areasš Wildlife Sanctuaries
Q18
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.
List-I (Wildlife Sanctuary): A. Mahananda B. Lakhari Valley C. Pachmarhi D. Chandra Prabha
List-II (State): 1. Madhya Pradesh 2. Uttar Pradesh 3. West Bengal 4. Odisha
šÆ CAPF (AC) Paper-I 2014
š In Situ Conservation ā Protected Areasš Wildlife Sanctuaries
Q19
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.
List-I (Bird Sanctuary): A. Sultanpur B. Kulik C. Nawabganj D. Attiveri
List-II (State): 1. West Bengal 2. Haryana 3. Uttar Pradesh 4. Karnataka
šÆ CAPF (AC) Paper-I 2017
š In Situ Conservation ā Protected Areasš Tiger Reserves
Q20
Why is Nagpur promoted as the tiger capital of the world?
1. Nagpur is the major store houses of tigers as the districts adjacent to Nagpur have many tiger reserves and sanctuaries.
2. Nagpur has infrastructure that can support a large tourist industry.
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šÆ CAPF (AC) Paper-I 2011
