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Asked 8 times in CSE over 10 years (2014–2024), peaking in 2017.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 8 of 8 PYQs
- Most asked in 2017
- Recurs across 7 years (2014–2024)
Across exams
CSE · 8How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (6 of 8) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
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CSE2024
Consider the following statements
Statement IThe Indian Flying Fox is placed under the "vermin" category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
Statement IIThe Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animals
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
- A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
- B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
- C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Species
CSE2023
Consider the following statements : Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve'
- the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest
- hunting is not allowed in such area
- people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce
- people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices
How many of the above statements are correct?
- A Only one
- B Only two ✓
- C Only three
- D All four
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Species
CSE2022
With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements
- Wild animals are the sole property of the government
- When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside
- Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 and 2
- B 2 only
- C 1 and 3
- D 3 only ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Environment & Ecology › Environmental Governance & Law
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