UPSC Themes

UPSC CSE Mains 2018 · GS3

How does biodiversity vary in India? How is the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 helpful in conservation of flora and fauna?

Theme

T41 Forests, natural vegetation & biodiversity

What UPSC asks in this theme

UPSC asks about diversity of natural vegetation, forest status and climate change, biodiversity variation, the Biological Diversity Act, and the Kunming–Montreal framework.

What to cover

Writing the answer

These notes are for the whole theme, built from all 4 of its PYQs. UPSC does not publish model answers.

On the map

Map module 4: World physical frameworkMap module 12: Environment overlays

More PYQs from this theme

  1. GS3202610 marks

    Discuss the aim and goals of Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework. Mention India’s commitments and initiatives to achieve the goals and targets of this framework giving suitable examples.

  2. GS1202315 marks

    Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forest regions of India.

  3. GS12020

    Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change.

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