Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2008
Out of all the Biosphere Reserves in India, four have been recognized on the World Network by UNESCO. Which one of the following is not one of them?
- A Gulf ofMannar
- B Kanchenjunga ✓
- C Nanda Devi
- D Sunderbans
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation
CSE2004
Match List-I (Biosphere Reserve) with List-II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List-I List-II A. Similipal
- Sikkim B. Dihang Dibang
- Uttaranchal C. Nokrek
- Amnachal Pradesh D. Kanchenjunga
- Orissa
- Meghalaya Codes: A B C D
- A 1 3 5 4
- B 4 5 2 1
- C 1 5 2 4
- D 4 3 5 1 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Species
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