HPAS General Studies III – Unit III, Sub-Unit 1
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PAPER-VI ( GENERAL STUDIES-III ) UNIT–III : SUB UNIT–1 Syllabus
- Issues, concerns, policies, programmes, conventions, treaties and missions aimed at environment protection, and dealing with the problem of climate change.
- State of environment reports. Environment protection and pollution control Act and rules.
- Environment Impact Assessment.
- National Action plans on Climate Change.
- Himalayan ecology, biosphere reserve, Science and economics of climate change.
- Social and ethical issues in the use of Biotechnology.
PAPER-VI ( GENERAL STUDIES-III ) UNIT–III : SUB UNIT–1 PYQ
The questions listed below fall under UNIT–III: Environment and Agriculture, SUB UNIT–1: Environment, Climate Change, and Pollution (India & H.P. Ecology). This subunit covers a broad range of environmental topics, including policies, conventions (like the Paris Agreement and Ramsar Convention), acts (such as the Biological Diversity Act and Wildlife Protection Act), climate change science, pollution, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Himalayan ecology, and the ethical issues related to biotechnology.
2025
- Discuss the Ramsar sites in India in terms of their present status, the criteria they meet, and their ecological significance. (Q. 8, 2025)
View Solution - What are the major limitations of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in India? Suggest measures to overcome them. (Q. 9, 2025)
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2024
- Discuss the Protection and management requirements outlined by UNESCO for Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 7, 2024)
View Solution - Explain the various social and ethical issues associated with the use of biotechnology. (Q. 8, 2024)
View Solution - What is Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)? Describe the various parameters involved in the process of Environment Impact Assessment. (Q. 19, 2024)
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2023
- Explain the vision and objectives of the Eco-village scheme in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 9, 2023)
View Solution - What are the main features of the National Action Plan on Climate Change?. (Q. 13, 2023)
View Solution - Describe the concept of a Biosphere Reserve in the context of biodiversity conservation. (Q. 14, 2023)
View Solution - Discuss the main features of Himalayan Ecology in the State of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 25, 2023)
View Solution - Explain in detail about global warming and the different factors contributing to global warming. Also, discuss the control measures to reduce global warming. (Q. 26, 2023)
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2021
- What are the main features of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?. (Q. 8, 2021)
View Solution - Enlist various steps involved in the process of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA).. (Q. 9, 2021)
View Solution - Describe key areas of environmental significance that need attention on a priority basis as per Himachal Environmental Policy Guidelines.. (Q. 12, 2021)
View Solution - Discuss the flora and fauna of Renuka Wetland of Himachal Pradesh.. (Q. 15, 2021)
View Solution - Explain various anthropogenic factors responsible for climate change.. (Q. 22, 2021)
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2020
- Explain the various threats to the Himalayan ecosystem.. (Q. 8, 2020)
View Solution - What is a Ramsar site? Describe the current status of Ramsar sites in India.. (Q. 9, 2020)
View Solution - What is the concept of an Important Bird Area (IBA)? Explain its status in Himachal Pradesh.. (Q. 15, 2020)
View Solution - Describe the structure and role of biosphere reserves in biodiversity conservation.. (Q. 19, 2020)
View Solution - What is acid rain? Discuss the different causes and harmful effects of acid rain.. (Q. 20, 2020)
View Solution - Explain the various ethical and social issues involved in the use of biotechnology.. (Q. 22, 2020)
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2019
- Describe the salient features of the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986.. (Q. 8, 2019)
View Solution - Discuss the salient characteristics of the Himachal Pradesh Biological Diversity Act, 2002.. (Q. 11, 2019)
View Solution - Describe the factors responsible for the decline of Biodiversity in Himachal Pradesh. Discuss the steps for its restoration.. (Q. 15, 2019)
View Solution - Describe the guiding principles of the National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC).. (Q. 19, 2019)
View Solution - Describe in detail the different factors responsible for global warming.. (Q. 21, 2019)
View Solution - Explain the role of atmospheric ozone as foe or friend.. (Q. 22, 2019)
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2018
- What are the main features of the Ramsar Convention on Wetland Conservation?. (Q. 8, 2018)
View Solution - What role can the National Water Mission play in the conservation of natural resources in India?. (Q. 9, 2018)
View Solution - Discuss the salient features of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.. (Q. 10, 2018)
View Solution - Discuss the initiatives of the Himachal Pradesh Government for carbon-positive and environmentally sustainable watersheds.. (Q. 13, 2018)
View Solution - Describe the six major ‘criteria air pollutants’ enlisted by the Environmental Protection Agency.. (Q. 19, 2018)
View Solution - Describe the various parameters used in the process of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).. (Q. 21, 2018)
View Solution - Explain the schemes started in Himachal Pradesh for sustainable forests. (Q. 24, 2018)
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2017
- What steps are being taken in H.P. to ensure the zero-budget model of natural farming? (Q. 14, 2017)
View Solution - Explain different missions which form the core of the National Action Plan on climate change.. (Q. 20, 2017)
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2016
- What are the main features of the Paris Agreement on climate change?. (Q. 6, 2016)
View Solution - Explain the concept of a Biosphere reserve.. (Q. 7, 2016)
View Solution - What is the H.P. Forest Eco-system Climate Proofing Project?. (Q. 13, 2016)
View Solution - Discuss the salient features of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.. (Q. 20, 2016)
View Solution - Explain the science of climate change. What are the factors responsible for climate change?. (Q. 22, 2016)
View Solution - What factors are responsible for the decline of bio-diversity in H.P.?. (Q. 24, 2016)
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