UPSC Static Quiz – Environment : 21 February 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Environment : 21 February 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following is the primary reason for the extinction of cheetahs in India? (a) Disease outbreak (b) Competition with other predators (c) Overhunting and habitat loss (d) Climate change Correct Solution: C Cheetahs in India went extinct primarily due to overhunting and habitat loss. The cheetah, being a large carnivore, required extensive areas of suitable habitat to survive. The combination of these two factors—intense hunting by humans and the destruction of their natural habitat—led to the rapid decline of the cheetah population in India, culminating in its extinction by 1952. Incorrect Solution: C Cheetahs in India went extinct primarily due to overhunting and habitat loss. The cheetah, being a large carnivore, required extensive areas of suitable habitat to survive. The combination of these two factors—intense hunting by humans and the destruction of their natural habitat—led to the rapid decline of the cheetah population in India, culminating in its extinction by 1952.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following is the primary reason for the extinction of cheetahs in India?

• (a) Disease outbreak

• (b) Competition with other predators

• (c) Overhunting and habitat loss

• (d) Climate change

Solution: C

Cheetahs in India went extinct primarily due to overhunting and habitat loss. The cheetah, being a large carnivore, required extensive areas of suitable habitat to survive. The combination of these two factors—intense hunting by humans and the destruction of their natural habitat—led to the rapid decline of the cheetah population in India, culminating in its extinction by 1952.

Solution: C

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding the differences between cheetahs, leopards, and jaguars: Cheetahs have solid black spots, while leopards and jaguars have rosettes. Jaguars have a stronger bite force compared to cheetahs and leopards, enabling them to crush the skulls of their prey. Leopards have a relatively larger head compared to cheetahs and jaguars. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 1 is correct; cheetahs have solid black spots on their coat, which is distinct from the rosettes found on leopards and jaguars. Statement 2 is also correct; jaguars are known for having the strongest bite force among big cats, which allows them to bite directly through the skulls of their prey, a trait not shared by cheetahs or leopards. Statement 3 is incorrect; leopards have a relatively smaller and more angular head compared to jaguars, which have a larger, rounded head. Cheetahs have a small, rounded head with distinctive tear marks, which help them in hunting during the day. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is correct; cheetahs have solid black spots on their coat, which is distinct from the rosettes found on leopards and jaguars. Statement 2 is also correct; jaguars are known for having the strongest bite force among big cats, which allows them to bite directly through the skulls of their prey, a trait not shared by cheetahs or leopards. Statement 3 is incorrect; leopards have a relatively smaller and more angular head compared to jaguars, which have a larger, rounded head. Cheetahs have a small, rounded head with distinctive tear marks, which help them in hunting during the day.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the differences between cheetahs, leopards, and jaguars:

• Cheetahs have solid black spots, while leopards and jaguars have rosettes.

• Jaguars have a stronger bite force compared to cheetahs and leopards, enabling them to crush the skulls of their prey.

• Leopards have a relatively larger head compared to cheetahs and jaguars.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

Statement 1 is correct; cheetahs have solid black spots on their coat, which is distinct from the rosettes found on leopards and jaguars.

Statement 2 is also correct; jaguars are known for having the strongest bite force among big cats, which allows them to bite directly through the skulls of their prey, a trait not shared by cheetahs or leopards.

Statement 3 is incorrect; leopards have a relatively smaller and more angular head compared to jaguars, which have a larger, rounded head. Cheetahs have a small, rounded head with distinctive tear marks, which help them in hunting during the day.

Solution: B

Statement 1 is correct; cheetahs have solid black spots on their coat, which is distinct from the rosettes found on leopards and jaguars.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question India played a pivotal role in forming the Green Group alliance at the first Conference of Parties (COP) under the UNFCCC. What was the primary objective of this coalition? (a) To create a fund for technological advancement in developed nations (b) To promote the rapid development of renewable energy technologies (c) To negotiate favorable trade agreements for developing nations (d) To counter demands from developed countries for stringent commitments on developing countries Correct Solution: D India’s role in forming the Green Group alliance of like-minded developing countries during the first Conference of Parties (COP) under the UNFCCC was primarily aimed at countering the demands from developed countries. These demands sought to place stringent climate-related commitments on developing nations, without considering their varied development levels and historical contributions to global emissions. The coalition helped ensure that the interests of the Global South were adequately represented, emphasizing that developing countries should not be subjected to the same obligations as developed nations in global climate negotiations. Incorrect Solution: D India’s role in forming the Green Group alliance of like-minded developing countries during the first Conference of Parties (COP) under the UNFCCC was primarily aimed at countering the demands from developed countries. These demands sought to place stringent climate-related commitments on developing nations, without considering their varied development levels and historical contributions to global emissions. The coalition helped ensure that the interests of the Global South were adequately represented, emphasizing that developing countries should not be subjected to the same obligations as developed nations in global climate negotiations.

#### 3. Question

India played a pivotal role in forming the Green Group alliance at the first Conference of Parties (COP) under the UNFCCC. What was the primary objective of this coalition?

• (a) To create a fund for technological advancement in developed nations

• (b) To promote the rapid development of renewable energy technologies

• (c) To negotiate favorable trade agreements for developing nations

• (d) To counter demands from developed countries for stringent commitments on developing countries

Solution: D

• India’s role in forming the Green Group alliance of like-minded developing countries during the first Conference of Parties (COP) under the UNFCCC was primarily aimed at countering the demands from developed countries.

• These demands sought to place stringent climate-related commitments on developing nations, without considering their varied development levels and historical contributions to global emissions.

The coalition helped ensure that the interests of the Global South were adequately represented, emphasizing that developing countries should not be subjected to the same obligations as developed nations in global climate negotiations.

Solution: D

• These demands sought to place stringent climate-related commitments on developing nations, without considering their varied development levels and historical contributions to global emissions.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the energy sector and methane emissions: Methane often escapes during oil and gas production, transportation, and storage. Methane is less likely to leak during natural gas production than during coal extraction. Flaring and venting processes contribute to methane emissions in the energy sector. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 1 is correct as methane often escapes during oil and gas production, transportation, and storage due to leaks and equipment failure. Statement 3 is also correct; flaring and venting processes in the energy sector release methane. Statement 2 is incorrect because methane leaks occur more frequently in natural gas production than in coal extraction. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 1 is correct as methane often escapes during oil and gas production, transportation, and storage due to leaks and equipment failure. Statement 3 is also correct; flaring and venting processes in the energy sector release methane. Statement 2 is incorrect because methane leaks occur more frequently in natural gas production than in coal extraction.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the energy sector and methane emissions:

• Methane often escapes during oil and gas production, transportation, and storage.

• Methane is less likely to leak during natural gas production than during coal extraction.

• Flaring and venting processes contribute to methane emissions in the energy sector.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Statement 1 is correct as methane often escapes during oil and gas production, transportation, and storage due to leaks and equipment failure.

Statement 3 is also correct; flaring and venting processes in the energy sector release methane.

Statement 2 is incorrect because methane leaks occur more frequently in natural gas production than in coal extraction.

Solution: A

Statement 1 is correct as methane often escapes during oil and gas production, transportation, and storage due to leaks and equipment failure.

Statement 3 is also correct; flaring and venting processes in the energy sector release methane.

Statement 2 is incorrect because methane leaks occur more frequently in natural gas production than in coal extraction.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding swamps: Swamps are found only in tropical regions. Swamps can be either freshwater or saltwater ecosystems. Swamps are usually located in areas with poor drainage where water accumulates. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Swamps can be freshwater or saltwater ecosystems, depending on their proximity to rivers, lakes, or coastlines. They are typically found in areas with poor drainage where water accumulates, such as floodplains, coastal regions, or low-lying areas. Statement 1 is incorrect because swamps are not limited to tropical regions; they can occur in various climatic zones, including temperate and subtropical regions. Incorrect Solution: B Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Swamps can be freshwater or saltwater ecosystems, depending on their proximity to rivers, lakes, or coastlines. They are typically found in areas with poor drainage where water accumulates, such as floodplains, coastal regions, or low-lying areas. Statement 1 is incorrect because swamps are not limited to tropical regions; they can occur in various climatic zones, including temperate and subtropical regions.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding swamps:

• Swamps are found only in tropical regions.

• Swamps can be either freshwater or saltwater ecosystems.

• Swamps are usually located in areas with poor drainage where water accumulates.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Swamps can be freshwater or saltwater ecosystems, depending on their proximity to rivers, lakes, or coastlines. They are typically found in areas with poor drainage where water accumulates, such as floodplains, coastal regions, or low-lying areas.

Statement 1 is incorrect because swamps are not limited to tropical regions; they can occur in various climatic zones, including temperate and subtropical regions.

Solution: B

Statement 1 is incorrect because swamps are not limited to tropical regions; they can occur in various climatic zones, including temperate and subtropical regions.

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