UPSC Prelims 2026 question paper

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With reference to the Global Plastic Treaty, consider the following statements : 1. It attempts to establish a legally binding agreement for reducing and eliminating plastic pollution. 2. The treaty is set to address plastics through their entire lifecycle - from when they are produced to how they are used and disposed of. 3. India is a part of the “High-Ambition Coalition”, which seeks to end plastic pollution by 2040. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct ?

Consider the following : 1. Tropospheric ozone 2. Nitrogen oxides 3. Methane 4. Hydrofluorocarbons 5. Black carbon How many of the above are considered as “Short-lived climate pollutants” ?

With reference to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), consider the following statements: 1. The Supreme Court established CAQM in 1998 to better address the problem of air pollution in the National Capital Region. 2. It is the designated agency to implement the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). 3. It functions under the Central Pollution Control Board to implement the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct ?

Consider the following pairs : Bioremediation strategy – Description 1. Biosparging – Enhancing the rate of biological degradation of contaminants by naturally occurring bacteria. 2. Bioreactors – Microorganisms are imported to a contaminated site to enhance the degradation process. 3. Bioaugmentation – Processing the contaminated solid material through an engineered containment system. 4. Landfarming – Contaminated soil is periodically tilled until pollutants are degraded. How many of the above pairs are not correct ?

With respect to Merchant Shipping Bill 2024, consider the following statements : 1. The bill restricts foreign entities from holding shares in Indian vessels. 2. Non-Resident Indians are allowed to own and register Indian vessels. 3. It regulates mechanized ships above a certain size, leaving smaller mechanized vessels outside its ambit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding the Global Species Action Plan : 1. It is an initiative to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. 2. It seeks to prevent extinctions and reduce threats to species to emphasise their critical role in ecosystem stability. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

Consider the following : 1. Sulphur dioxides 2. Mercury 3. Nitrogen Oxides 4. Cadmium 5. Hydrocarbons Which of the above-mentioned are the pollutants released from coal-based thermal power plants ?

With reference to the Ramsar Convention, consider the following statements : 1. The Convention is legally binding on its signatories for the conservation of wetlands. 2. The United Kingdom has the largest number of Ramsar sites globally. 3. Only natural wetlands are designated as Wetlands of International Importance. How many of the above statements is/are not correct ?

Consider the following statements : 1. The alteration of the boundaries of the Wildlife Sanctuaries can be made only with the prior recommendation of the National Board for Wildlife. 2. The grazing of live stock can be done in Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks only with the prior permission of the Chief Wildlife Warden. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct ?