Home / NGO / International Union for Conservation of Nature
NGO International Union for Conservation of Nature
Asked 7 times across 4 UPSC exams over 15 years (2011–2026), peaking in 2011.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 4 of 7 PYQs
- Most asked in 2011
- Recurs across 7 years (2011–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2011 → NDA 2022 → CDS 2024 → GEO 2025
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (5 of 7) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2026
With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 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
- They have specialized brachiation and can easily swing between trees
- They possess a strong and heavy build like gorillas, yet are remarkably agile tree climbers
- A 1 only
- B 1 and 2 ✓
- C 2 and 3
- D 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation
GEO2025
The Species Survival Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) conferred the 'Harry Messel Award (2024)' upon
- A Jadav Payeng
- B Dr. Krithi Karanth
- C Bibhab Kumar Talukdar ✓
- D Kinkri Devi
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Awards & Honours
CDS2024
Which organisation publishes worldwide list of endangered species?
- A The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ✓
- B The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
- C The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- D The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation
Study how UPSC repeats — not just the papers
₹199 / 1 year · Founding Member
Full access unlocks the three things no PYQ PDF gives you:
① Cross-exam learning — see the same idea recur across CSE, CAPF, CDS and NDA.
② Topic evolution — how each idea is framed, year by year.
③ Question intelligence — every PYQ + answer, linked to related concepts and similar questions.
e.g. Round Table Conference: CDS 2017 → CSE 2017 → … → CAPF 2024
15 days free, no card required — then ₹199 for 1 year.
Start your 15-day free trial →