Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE1999
The minimum land area recommended for forest cover to maintain proper ecological balance in India is
- A 25%
- B 33% ✓
- C 43%
- D 53%
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Biodiversity & Conservation
CSE
Deforestation results in (
- Flora destruction (
- Fauna destruction (
- Ecological disbalance
- A 1, 2 & 3 ✓
- B 1 & 2
- C 1 & 3
- D 2 & 3
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Environment & Ecology › Ecology & Ecosystems
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