Environment PYQs with Detailed Explanations

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Environment PYQs with Detailed Explanations

Topic-wise lessons, explanations, exam traps and revision tests

2Detailed lessons
20Topic questions
10Pillar revision MCQs
OriginalExplanations
Student goal: Use this page as a subject dashboard. Complete each linked topic lesson, note your score and return here for the mixed revision test.

Detailed PYQ Lessons

10-question lesson

National Parks and Wildlife PYQs

Protected areas, flagship species, wildlife law, Project Tiger and CITES.

10-question lesson

Climate Change and Environmental Conventions PYQs

UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris Agreement, CBD, Ramsar, IPCC and UNCCD.

Recommended Study Order

  1. Read the first topic’s rapid-answer map.
  2. Attempt its ten questions without notes.
  3. Record every wrong concept in a revision notebook.
  4. Complete the other linked lessons.
  5. Attempt the mixed pillar test below.
Copyright and accuracy: The series does not reproduce full official papers. It independently rewrites selected recurring concepts and links to official repositories for verification.

10 Mixed Revision MCQs

Pillar revision question

India’s first national park, established in 1936, is now known as:

Answer: B) Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park.
Related fact: It is located in Uttarakhand.
Pillar revision question

The Wildlife (Protection) Act was enacted in:

Answer: B) 1972
The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provides the central legal framework for wildlife protection.
Related fact: It has been amended several times.
Pillar revision question

Project Tiger was launched in:

Answer: B) 1973
Project Tiger began in 1973.
Related fact: The National Tiger Conservation Authority now provides statutory oversight.
Pillar revision question

India’s first biosphere reserve was:

Answer: A) Nilgiri
Nilgiri was designated India’s first biosphere reserve in 1986.
Related fact: It spans parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.
Pillar revision question

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was opened for signature at the:

Answer: B) Rio Earth Summit 1992
UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 and opened for signature at the Rio Earth Summit.
Related fact: It entered into force in 1994.
Pillar revision question

The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in:

Answer: C) 1997
The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 1997.
Related fact: It established binding targets mainly for developed-country Parties.
Pillar revision question

The Paris Agreement was adopted in:

Answer: C) 2015
The Paris Agreement was adopted at COP21 in 2015.
Related fact: Countries communicate Nationally Determined Contributions.
Pillar revision question

The Montreal Protocol deals with:

Answer: A) Ozone-depleting substances
The 1987 Montreal Protocol controls ozone-depleting substances.
Related fact: It is widely regarded as a successful environmental treaty.
Pillar revision question

Kaziranga National Park is especially famous for:

Answer: B) One-horned rhinoceros
Kaziranga in Assam holds a major population of the greater one-horned rhinoceros.
Related fact: It is also a tiger reserve and World Heritage Site.
Pillar revision question

The natural wild home of the Asiatic lion is:

Answer: A) Gir landscape
The Gir landscape in Gujarat is the last natural wild habitat of the Asiatic lion.
Related fact: Conservation has expanded its distribution beyond the core park.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start with pillar pages or detailed lessons?

Use the pillar to understand the roadmap, then complete detailed lessons one by one.

Are explanations sufficient for final revision?

They provide a strong base, but students should also consult the official syllabus and standard textbooks.

How often should I reattempt the test?

Reattempt after 48 hours and after one week until you consistently score at least 8/10.

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Last reviewed: 21 July 2026.

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Study and Accuracy Note: Exact exam attribution is used only when it can be checked in an official paper or final key.

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