Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE1984
Silent Valley Project has been abandoned for
- A Political reasons
- B Ecological reasons ✓
- C Non-cooperation ofKerala Government
- D Millions of people who would become homeless
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation
CSE1980
Silent Valley Project in Kerala was dropped because
- A Ecologists pointed out that the project will set up an environmental imbalance ✓
- B India will have to spend a huge amount of foreign exchange to complete the project
- C Skilled labour and cheap power were not available
- D Some political controversy arose regarding the project
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Law
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