Biodiversity, Species and Protected Areas — UPSC Prelims PYQs (Set 1)

16 questions · UPSC Prelims · 2022–2026 · Environment and Ecology · Source: UPSC Civil Services Prelims (official papers)

  1. Q1. With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
    1. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025.
    2. Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park.
    3. Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
    Select the answer using the code given below : UPSC Prelims 2026

  2. Q2. Consider the following statements about Rhynchostylis retusa (Foxtail orchid) :
    1. It is an epiphytic orchid.
    2. The species is endemic to North-east India.
    3. It is the State flower of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? UPSC Prelims 2026

  3. Q3. With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
    1. A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
    2. They have specialized brachiation and can easily swing between trees.
    3. They possess a strong and heavy build like gorillas, yet are remarkably agile tree climbers.
    Select the answer using the code given below : UPSC Prelims 2026

  4. Q4. Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct ?
    1. It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of international migratory birds.
    2. It reflects the global success of advanced tracking technologies that guide migratory birds back to their stopover sites.
    3. It confirms that Amur Falcons have adapted to permanent residency in India due to favourable habitat changes.
    Select the answer using the code given below : UPSC Prelims 2026

  5. Q5. Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements :
    I. It is an omnivorous crustacean.
    II. Its natural habitat in India is only limited to some forest areas.
    III. In its natural habitat, it is an arboreal species.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct? UPSC Prelims 2025

  6. Q6. Consider the following :
    1. Carabid beetles
    2. Centipedes
    3. Flies
    4. Termites
    5. Wasps Parasitoid species are found in how many of the above kind of organisms ? UPSC Prelims 2024

  7. Q7. Consider the following pairs :
    1.
    2.
    3.
    How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched ? UPSC Prelims 2024

  8. Q8. Which one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is the only insect that can pollinate this tree ? UPSC Prelims 2024

  9. Q9. Consider the following :
    1. Butterflies
    2. Fish
    3. Frogs
    How many of the above have poisonous species among them ? UPSC Prelims 2024

  10. Q10. Consider the following statements :
    Statement-I : Marsupials are not naturally found in India.
    Statement-II : Marsupials can thrive only in montane grasslands with no predators.
    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? UPSC Prelims 2023

  11. Q11. 'Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations? UPSC Prelims 2023

  12. Q12. Consider the following fauna :
    1. Lion-tailed Macaque
    2. Malabar Civet
    3. Sambar Deer
    How many of the above are generally nocturnal or most active after sunset? UPSC Prelims 2023

  13. Q13. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels :
    1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground.
    2. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.
    3. They are omnivorous.
    How many of the above statements are correct? UPSC Prelims 2023

  14. Q14. Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood? UPSC Prelims 2023

  15. Q15. Consider the following statements : Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve'
    1. the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest
    2. hunting is not allowed in such area
    3. people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce
    4. people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices
    How many of the above statements are correct? UPSC Prelims 2023

  16. Q16. Consider the following pairs:
    Wetland/Lake — Location
    1. Hokera Wetland — Punjab
    2. Renuka Wetland — Himachal Pradesh
    3. Rudrasagar Lake — Tripura
    4. Sasthamkotta Lake — Tamil Nadu
    How many pairs given above are correctly matched ? UPSC Prelims 2022

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